Australia made as many as five changes to their final squad for the Champions Trophy, set to commence next week in Pakistan.

Australia's hopes of winning the tournament have been dealt another blow with fast bowler Mitchell Starc missing when the squad was named.

More woe for the two-time Champions Trophy winners with left-armer Mitchell Starc the latest player to be ruled out.

Starc, who was the only member of Australia's 'big three' fast bowling attack to play all seven Tests against India and Sri Lanka across the current summer, joins captain Pat Cummins (ankle) and ...