The focus has been on their bowling lineup being ravaged, but they have lost plenty of batting firepower since the 2023 World Cup as well | ESPN.com

Australia have enough experience and versatility in their lineup to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the one-day international showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.

Sydney: An Australia team struggling for confidence and missing the wealth of experience that has long been the backbone of their success face a daunting task to win a first Champions Trophy title since 2009.

Imam-ul-Haq, who hasn't played for Pakistan since December 2023, will link up with the team ahead of their next game, against India on February 23 in Dubai | ESPN.com

Pakistan's star opener Fakhar Zaman has put out a heartfelt post after being ruled out of the remainder of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury.

Karachi: Hosts Pakistan suffered a serious blow on Thursday when opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury ahead of their crunch clash with arch-rivals India. The 34-year-old left-handed batsman was replaced by Imam-ul-Haq,