Australian News – George Bailey confirms David Warner is not being considered for the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy

“Our understanding is that David has retired, too [he] should be commended for an outstanding performance in all three formats,” said Bailey. “Of course, our plan is that he will not be there in Pakistan.

“You never know when Bull is making a joke…think he’s stirring the pot a bit. He’s had a great career, he can’t celebrate it enough, and you think as time goes on, his legacy is what he’s done for Australia and we look back. In that, the player’s legend will continue to grow but as this team goes along with the journey to different players, in his case in all three formats, it will be exciting.”

“I don’t think there’s anyone that we’ve put in forever other than David,” Bailey said. “This is the way we go with this team. If opportunities arise or there are gaps at different points, there’s no saying Wadey might not come back, but certainly, for now, we’re happy to give Josh. [Inglis] to run.

“The next T20 World Cup is in 2026, so I think there may be more changes than what we see in the team but especially in those guys. [Starc and Maxwell]no we haven’t had any discussions about where their T20 tour might end.

“Certainly for Glenn and Mitch, the Champions Trophy is very close, [and is a] a very important tournament for those guys. And Starcy in particular, I think she’s going to have a big summer. Obviously, some of the decisions made in this series are about prioritizing and getting the guys ready for what’s going to be a really big summer. In terms of finishing players, seeing where guys can finish, we haven’t had those discussions.”

“The next T20 World Cup is in 2026, so I think there may be more changes than what we see in the team but especially in those guys. [Starc and Maxwell]”No, we have never had a conversation.”

George Bailey, Australian selector

Reflecting on last month’s T20 World Cup, Bailey said there was a lingering frustration that Australia had failed in 36 hours with their defeats to Afghanistan and India up to that point.

“I still think the T20 team, the core of it, is a really good team,” he said. “It didn’t feel like we needed to completely rip it up and start over. But it’s also a good opportunity to start testing the other guys. Cooper didn’t have the chance, [and] there are a few guys who have been on other tours and played a game or two but haven’t had a lot of opportunities yet. I’m really excited to see them get another chance and start figuring out how they fit into that team or group. “

He also praised the captaincy of Mitchell Marsh, who will lead both teams on the tour of the UK with Pat Cummins missing the entire tour for remedial work ahead of the home summer.

“I liked the way he captained the T20 World Cup,” said Bailey. “He was clear about how he wanted to lead this team. He was disappointed like everyone else that we didn’t reach the end everyone was hoping for, but if you look at his level of success at the beginning as a captain on the other side. T20 he did a really good job.”