The Australian cricket team have been dealt a massive blow as it was revealed that captain Pat Cummins was managing an ankle injury during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and could miss this year’s Champions Trophy.

Pat Cummins' fitness was further questioned when George Bailey disclosed that he had dealt with an ankle problem during the Test summer.

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan on his "sore ankle".

Australia face major concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 as their skipper Pat Cummins awaits the results of his scans for a sore ankle. The side

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cummins was reportedly managing an ankle injury throughout the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Scans will be conducted on Cummins' ankle to determine whether he will be fit enough to lead the team in the Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan and the UAE next month.

Cricket Australia officials are unsure about the severity of Pat Cummins' ankle injury, or whether he will be fit to return for Australia's first match in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 22.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India. It was confirmed on Thursday that Cummins would miss the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka (paternity leave) and will undergo scans on his ankle in the coming days to determine whether he will be able to lead the team in the Champions Trophy,

Australia skipper Pat Cummins's availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is currently hanging in balance as he is set to undergo scans for a sore ankle, which he sustained during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pat Cummins is in doubt to play for Australia in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament after being struck down with an ankle issue.

Melbourne: Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has provided an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, raising concerns over the Australian skipper's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.