Australian national selector George Bailey confirmed that David Warner will not be selected for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Warner had retired from international cricket following Australia‘s defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup, a 24-run loss that saw the Mitchell Marsh-led team fail to reach the semi-finals. Despite this, Warner left the door open for a potential return to represent Australia in the following year’s Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Pakistan.

Bailey acknowledged that Warner had officially retired, while also expressing appreciation for the lasting legacy the southpaw left behind as an accomplished all-format player. However, Warner had hinted in a recent social media post that he might still be available for selection, despite his retirement.

“David has retired from all formats after an incredible career. He deserves many appreciations for his remarkable achievements. We do not expect him to be in Pakistan,” Bailey said.

“It’s hard to know when Bull is joking around versus genuinely stirring things up. Regardless, he’s had an impressive career that deserves recognition. As time passes, his legacy and status as an Australian cricket legend will only grow stronger as we reflect on his many contributions to the sport. However, this team is now embarking on a transition, bringing in new players across all three formats,” he continued.

Despite shifting their focus towards the future, the Australian selectors have not moved on from other white-ball cricket players, as evidenced by the announced squad for the Scotland and England series. However, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell have been rested from the upcoming T20I matches.

“The Champions Trophy is important for Glenn, Mitch, and the team. Starcy in particular is poised to have a huge summer. The decisions made around this series prioritize getting the players ready for what will be a significant upcoming season. As for ending players’ careers, we haven’t had any discussions about where certain players might finish up,” he added.