Adding to the odds for the Australian and a big blow to the Indian team. Star fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdraws and Jasprit Bumrah is out of the champions trophy.

Australian fast bowler mitchell starc withdrew from the champions trophy tournament due to personal reasons.

Captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh have already been ruled out of the champions trophy due to fitness issues, while all-rounder Marcus Stoins has retired from ODI cricket.

Cricket Australia has announced the final squad for the champions trophy.

Steve smith will lead Australia in the event.

Before the champions trophy, the Indian team has also suffered a big blow, India's main fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been out of the tournament due to a back injury.

Harshit rana has been included in the Indian team in place of Jasprit Bumrah.

Varun Chakravarthy has also been included in the Indian squad for the champions trophy.

Varun Chakraborty has been included in the squad in place of Yashwhi Jaiswal

The ICC champions trophy will start from February 19 in Pakistan.