NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side. Australia, who are placed alongside South Africa, England and Afghanistan in Group B, will kick off their campaign against England on February 22 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Australia will also be missing the services of fiery quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, along with star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, all ruled out due to injuries.