Nathan Ellis Not Mentioned as Australia Names Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The Australian cricket team, led by Pat Cummins, has announced its squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. The team's selection includes several experienced players, such as Josh Hazlewood, who has recently returned from injury, but does not feature Alex Carey due to his poor recent form.

The ICC Champions Trophy, a 50-over tournament featuring the top eight ODI teams, is scheduled to begin on February 19. The tournament's format will see the eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The final will take place on March 9 in either Lahore or Dubai. Australia has been placed in Group B, alongside Afghanistan, England, and South Africa. The team's squad includes Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, but excludes Jake Fraser-McGurk and Cameron Green.

Notable exclusions from other teams include Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, while England's squad does not feature Ben Stokes due to injury. England's Joe Root has recently returned to the side after a short break. The teams will play their group stage matches across various venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Pakistan, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Sean Abbott has been left out of Australia's ODI squad but has been included in the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

As the teams prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament. With a strong squad and experienced players, Australia will be looking to make a significant impact in the competition. The absence of Nathan Ellis from the squad has not been addressed, and it remains to be seen how his exclusion will affect the team's performance.