Due to injuries, almost ten players from various teams will not be able to participate in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to start in Pakistan on February 19.
Saim Ayub of Pakistan has been sidelined and is anticipated to be out for almost a month after suffering a fractured right ankle during a Test match against South Africa last month.
Mitchell Marsh was already left out due to a back problem, and Australia’s Pat Cummins (ankle injury) and Josh Hazlewood (side and calf strain) were deemed unfit earlier this week.
Furthermore, Mitchell Starc’s withdrawal for personal reasons delivered Australia yet another serious blow to their hopes of winning the Champions Trophy.
