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.

Australia captain Steve Smith has said that the team will go for a 'flexible' approach during this year's Champions Trophy. Australia are missing some key players ahead of the start of the tournament.

The first round of fixtures in the Champions Trophy came to a thrilling end with Australia breaking records left and right against England in Lahore, but not before England set a few of their own. Australia put England on to bat on an absolutely flat deck and England didn't seem to mind the decision.