The last time Australia played a match in an ICC ODI tournament without all three of Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood was in the 2013 Champions Trophy in their first group game against Sri Lanka. Cummins and Hazlewood were not even part of the squad at that time, while Starc was benched for that game.

Following his side's win over England in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, Australia captain Steve Smith commended the team's effort and said that they felt 350 runs were chaseable. Australia put aside all talks about a potential early exit from the Champions Trophy,

LAHORE: Australia skipper Steve Smith on Friday said the team’s up-and-coming talent is raring to go in the absence of top stars as they prepare to begin their Champions Trophy campaign against England.