The Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE due to deterioration of his back.

Mitchell Marsh Mitchell Marsh, who lost his place from the Test side hasn’t played any game since his sole appearance for Perth Scorchers. The Cricket Australia today announces that the back injury, which he suffered in the entire home summer has ruled Marsh out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Australia are yet to name a replacement for Mitchell Marsh.

"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," CA said in a statement today.

"The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation.

"His lower back pain flared in recent weeks leading the NSP to make the longer term decision for Marsh to complete a more extended period of rehabilitation.

"Marsh will now undergo a period of further rest and rehabilitation as part of his return to play plan. 

"The NSP will meet to decide on a replacement for Marsh in due course.

"The deadline for the final squads for the ICC Men's Champion's Trophy is prior to Wednesday 12 February."

Australia's ODI and Test incumbent captain Pat Cummins is also managing an ankle problem, if Cummins is unavailable for the showcase event, the ODI captaincy role might fall to Steve Smith for another time.