- Before the start of the ICC event, World Cup-winning team member Marcus Stoinis surprised everyone by suddenly announcing his retirement from the ODI format on February 6. There is a lot of speculation about who will be a part of the Champions Trophy in his place.
Marcus Stoinis: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just a few days away. Before the start of the ICC event, World Cup-winning team member Marcus Stoinis made a shocking decision to retire from ODI cricket with immediate effect. Stoinis was selected in Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy ODI tournament. But now he has surprised everyone with his sudden decision to retire. His sudden decision to retire has dealt a big blow to the Australian team. In such a situation, let us tell you which player can replace the star all-rounder.
This player can be the replacement for Marcus Stoinis
Cricket Australia’s problems have increased after the retirement of 35-year-old Marcus Stoinis. Because already three players of the Australian team have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. Let us tell you that it has been officially confirmed that Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh will not play in the Champions Trophy 2025. After their exclusion from this event, the Kangaroo Cricket Board has included Ben Dwarshius, Jake Fraser-McGur,k and Spencer Johnson in the ODI team.
Team David may get a chance
However, who will get a chance in place of Marcus Stoinis. The Australian Board has not said anything yet. But it is estimated that Cricket Australia may give Tim David a chance in place of an all-rounder. Let us tell you that Tim David has not played many ODI matches for Australia. So far he has played 4 matches. But in this, he has scored only 45 runs and 35 runs has been his highest score. It is worth noting that Tim David used to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He is going to play for RCB in the upcoming IPL season.
Such was the journey in List A career
If we look at Tim David’s List A career, he has played 20 matches in which he has scored 790 runs at an average of 60. He has also scored 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries. His highest score is 140 not out. He has also taken 10 wickets in these matches.
