The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a back injury, raising concerns over his IPL 2025 availability.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Some other reports also suggest that the Aussie is doubtful for the IPL as well. Also Read - Champions Trophy 2025: How to buy tickets online and physically in Pakistan?

Australia were today presented with the ICC Women’s Championship trophy after they won the prestigious 10-team competition that provided a pathway to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to lower back pain, a team spokesperson said on Friday.

A back injury has sidelined Mitch Marsh just as the allrounder was hoping to reassert his credentials on the international stage.

The is not far away and most of the squads have already been announced for the upcoming ICC event. The tournament will begin from the February 19 where the top eight teams will be competing against each other in the event,