Cricket – Australia (Men’s One-Day Squad, Champions Trophy 2025)
Australia’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy features a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent. Notable selections:
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Captain: Steve Smith (stepped in after Pat Cummins withdrew) Wikipedia+1
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Key players: Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh (initially selected), Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha WikipediaSAMAA TVNineCricket Pakistan
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Changes due to unavailability:
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Mitchell Starc (personal reasons)
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Pat Cummins (injury)
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Josh Hazlewood (injury)
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Marcus Stoinis (retirement) WikipediaNineCricket Times
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Soccer – Socceroos (Men’s National Team)
For the June FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, head coach Tony Popovic named a 26-player extended squad to face Japan and Saudi Arabia:
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Notable call-ups & returns:
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Daniel Arzani, Aziz Behich, Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess, Adam Taggart, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Kasey Bos, Paul Okon-Engstler Socceroos
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Upcoming fixtures:
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Australia vs Japan – 5 June 2025 at Perth Stadium
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Australia vs Saudi Arabia – 10 June 2025, Jeddah Socceroos
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Rugby Union – Wallabies (Men’s National Team)
Rugby Australia announced a 36-player squad ahead of Tests vs Fiji and the British & Irish Lions:
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Forwards (20): Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Nick Champion de Crespigny (uncapped), Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Zane Nonggorr, Billy Pollard, David Porecki, Tom Robertson, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson Rugby AustraliaThe Guardian
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Backs (16): Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Corey Toole (uncapped), Nic White, Tom Wright Rugby AustraliaThe Guardian
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Recent developments:
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Corey Toole made his Wallabies debut against South Africa ReutersThe Guardian
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Fraser McReight was appointed captain ahead of the Springboks match News.com.auReuters
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Nic White returned from retirement due to team depth concerns The TimesThe Guardian
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Overview Snapshot
| Sport | Team | Highlights |
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| Cricket | Australia (ODI) | Steve Smith captains; blend of experience and youth; key players absent due to injury/retirement |
| Soccer | Socceroos | 26-player squad preparing for crucial June qualifiers under Tony Popovic |
| Rugby | Wallabies (Union) | 36-man squad heading into Tests vs Fiji & Lions; McReight named captain; White recalled from retirement |
