An Australia team struggling for confidence and missing the wealth of experience that has long been the backbone of their success face a daunting task to win a first Champions Trophy title since 2009.

Australia enters the ICC Champions Trophy without key players yet remains a strong contender. With champions like Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, Australia's group fixtures include England, South Africa,

The focus has been on their bowling lineup being ravaged, but they have lost plenty of batting firepower since the 2023 World Cup as well

Australia have enough experience and versatility in their lineup to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the one-day international showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.