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Depleted Australia Face Uphill Battle At Champions Trophy

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. The World Cup holders are without their "Big Three" pacemen -- Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (hip) and Mitchell Starc, who has opted out for personal reasons. It is a giant hole to fill with the trio sharing 525 ODI wickets across a combined 308 games. Add in the absence of all-rounders Mitchell Marsh (back) and Marcus Stoinis (retired), and half of their regular team is missing.

Eoin Morgan, Shane Watson Pick India As Favourite For Champions Trophy 2025

Their respective teams may not have ideal buildup to the Champions Trophy 2025 but Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson are hopeful that England and Australia would do well in the event while picking India as the top favourite. England, under a new coach in Brandon McCullum, were hammered by India in both the T20I and ODI series while Australia have been besieged by injuries losing four top players -- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc -- to injuries while Marcus Stoinis has announced a sudden retirement from the national team.

"Out And Out...": India Given Heavy 'Favourites' Tag For Champions Trophy By Ex-World Cup Winners

India will be the “favourites” to win the Champions Trophy despite the absence of ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, believe former players Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson. A vital cog in India's title winning campaign in last year's T20 World Cup, Bumrah will miss the eight-team Champions Trophy which got underway on Thursday, but both Morgan and Watson believe Rohit Sharma's team has the necessary firepower to win the title. “To do the runners and riders, the side that's the front-runner, best positioned across the squads, I would say India… out and out favourites,” Morgan said during the International Masters League's Captain's Day event here on Wednesday.

Revived Champions Trophy up for grabs with no clear favourite

The sprinkling of stardust over the Champions Trophy may appear somewhat thin on its return to the calendar after eight years but fans can expect a wide open one-day international tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite.

Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy from Group B along with South Africa. But they will face stiff challenges from England and Afghanistan. Here's the Group B SWOT analysis.

Australia's Johnson sees chance to shine while 'Big Three' quicks away

MELBOURNE : Australian cricket fans may have seen few positives from the stinging ODI defeat to Sri Lanka on Wednesday but left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson may look back at the match as an important ice-breaker in his fledgling international career.

Leveling Up: Abu Dhabi’s video game scene powering the knowledge economy

ABU DHABI: In a dynamic landscape where innovation is paramount, Abu Dhabi is staking its claim. As the emirate navigates the shifting tides of the knowledge economy, the video game industry is emerging as a transformative force, proving to be a powerful catalyst for progress and innovation.

PFL MENA champ Ali Taleb joins world tournament

RIYADH: From regional dominance to the global stage, Ali Taleb is ready to take his career to the next level.

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Depleted Australia Face Uphill Battle At Champions Trophy

Eoin Morgan, Shane Watson Pick India As Favourite For Champions Trophy 2025

"Out And Out...": India Given Heavy 'Favourites' Tag For Champions Trophy By Ex-World Cup Winners

Revived Champions Trophy up for grabs with no clear favourite

Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse

Australia's Johnson sees chance to shine while 'Big Three' quicks away

Leveling Up: Abu Dhabi’s video game scene powering the knowledge economy

PFL MENA champ Ali Taleb joins world tournament