Pat Cummins is in doubt to play for Australia in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament after being struck down with an ankle issue.The Australian captain featured in all five Test matches during the summer Down Under to help deliver the Border-Gavaskar Trophy back to his country against India.

Pat Cummins could miss out on the Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy due to injury while Steve Smith could be asked to lead the side in the showpiece event. A look at Australia's likely squad for ICC Champions Trophy.

Cricket Australia officials are unsure about the severity of Pat Cummins' ankle injury, or whether he will be fit to return for Australia's first match in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 22.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India. It was confirmed on Thursday that Cummins would miss the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka (paternity leave) and will undergo scans on his ankle in the coming days to determine whether he will be able to lead the team in the Champions Trophy,

The Australian cricket team have been dealt a massive blow as it was revealed that captain Pat Cummins was managing an ankle injury during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and could miss this year’s Champions Trophy.

Pat Cummins' fitness was further questioned when George Bailey disclosed that he had dealt with an ankle problem during the Test summer.

Melbourne: Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has provided an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, raising concerns over the Australian skipper's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.