Australia, Champions Trophy and Travis Head

Onus on Head to ignite Australia's Champions Trophy campaign
The focus has been on Australia's bowling line-up being ravaged, but they have lost plenty of batting firepower since the 2023 World Cup as well
Australia in a good Head-space despite shaky Champions Trophy buildup
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.
England recall Smith for Champions Trophy clash with Australia
England recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith on Thursday for their Champions Trophy opening game against Australia in Lahore.
England Name Playing XI for Champions Trophy Opener Against Australia
Young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has been entrusted with the gloves, allowing Jos Buttler to focus on his leadership and batting role. Smith’s ability to play aggressively in the middle overs adds further depth to England’s lineup.
Jamie Smith to bat at three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia
England have sprung a surprise by naming fit-again Jamie Smith as their new number three batter and wicketkeeper for their Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.
Champions Trophy: England's Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket against Australia in tournament opener
Fit-again Jamie Smith will keep wicket and bat at No 3 in Englands ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia, live on Sky Sports.
Depleted Australia face uphill battle at Champions Trophy
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.
Smith back at three as England rejig batting order for Australia clash
Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against ...
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Wicket-keeper back in the fray as England name XI for Champions Trophy opener against Australia
Ahead of their much-anticipated Champions Trophy Group D clash against Australia, England have announced their starting XI ...
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Champions Trophy 2025: England announce XI for clash against Australia, Jamie Smith named as wicketkeeper
Check out who all feature in England's XI against Australia for their Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Saturday, February 22, ...
ICC Champions Trophy: England's Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket against Australia in tournament opener
England name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket; Jofra ...
Champions Trophy 2025 Latest Points table, Net Run Rate, Schedule and Results: New Zealand beat Pakistan in opener
Check out the latest updated standings in Groups A and B as well as the full schedule and latest results from the ninth ...
Champions Trophy: Fallen white-ball kings England in search of revival
Despite being reigning champions, England faces a tough challenge in the Champions Trophy, following a 3-0 ODI series loss in ...
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full list of host nations and winners to date
England are the only team to host the ICC Champions Trophy multiple times, as they hosted the event in 2004, 2013, and 2017 ...
Champions Trophy LIVE Score, PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's title defence begins as mini-World Cup returns after 8 years
The ICC Champions Trophy kicks off today with defending champions and hosts Pakistan taking on high-flying New Zealand at the ...