Champions Trophy Injury List, Live Updates: Who's Ruled Out And Who's In Doubt?

Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19: here are the latest injury updates from all eight participating sides, including the current status of injury and replacement updates.

The upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy marks the tournament’s return after a hiatus of eight years. Defending champions Pakistan, who won the title in 2017 were given the hosting rights of the competition initially. But BCCI’s refusal to send the Indian team across the border resulted in a hybrid model, with the tournament now being set to be jointly held in Pakistan and the UAE.

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The eight sides have announced their squads. Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa. However, several injury setbacks have jolted the participating teams’ preparations.

Here are the latest updates on the injuries.

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2 days ago

Miller’s niggle adds to South Africa’s woes

South Africa continues to face injury setbacks with the latest being David Miller, who left the field during Paarl Royals’ final SA20 home fixture, against Durban’s Super Giants. The incident happened in the 14th over when Marcus Stoinis played a shot through the covers. The extent of his injury, however, is yet to be revealed.

"My right groin is a little tight," Miller told SuperSport afterwards. "It's just a little tweak. Tried to get off before it could get any worse."

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South Africa’s fast-bowling stocks threatened by more injury concerns

Gerald Coetzee, who was seen as a potential replacement for Gerald Coetzee, is also unavailable for the ongoing SA20 competition due to a hamstring injury.

Lungi Ngidi has also missed five out of the Paarl Royal’s eight matches after returning from a groin injury last summer.

2 days ago

Saim Ayub doubtful for Champions Trophy

Pakistan have suffered a significant blow after opener Saim Ayub was ruled out for “up to six weeks” with a right ankle fracture sustained during the Cape Town Test against Pakistan this month. He underwent treatment in London and currently in rehab.

"It will take time for his complete recovery and we are not going to risk his future career just for the Champions Trophy," said PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi.

2 days ago

Back injury forces Nortje out of Champions Trophy

South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Nortje, 31, hasn’t played international cricket since the T20 World Cup in June last year.

This is the third time in the last six ICC tournaments Nortje has been sidelined due to an injury. He broke his thumb before the 2019 World Cup, then missed the 2023 World Cup due to a suspected stress fracture of the lower back.