Captain of Australia Pat Cummins, doubtful to lead his team during the ICC event in Pakistan for injuries and personal reasons.
Captain of Australia Pat Cummins is “extremely unlikely” for the Champions Trophy due to an injury, while his colleague Paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, said coach Andrew McDonald.
Cummins jumped the visit during the trial of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child, but also has an ankle problem.
The Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates began on February 19.
“Patty is extremely improbable, which is a little shame, and we also have Josh Hazlewood, who fights [to be fit] For the moment, “McDonald told Sen radio station on Wednesday.
“So that medical information will land in the coming days, and we can consolidate this and inform everyone of management.”
The absence of Cummins will leave the Australians in search of a captain for the one -day tournament.
Vice-captain Mitchell Marsh, who skippers Australia in Twenty20, had already been excluded from the eight nations tournament due to a back injury.
Steve Smith captained the test side in Sri Lanka.
“Pat Cummins could not take up any type of bowling alley, so it is very unlikely, which means that we need a captain,” said McDonald.
“Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two with which we had conversations while we built this team from the Champions Trophy with Pat at home.
“These will be the two that we will examine for this leadership position.”
Hazlewood was limited to only two tests against India in the recent series due to veal and side strains.
