Sydney: An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan on his "sore ankle", and chairman of selectors George Bailey refusing to confirm his availability for the marquee event.

Pat Cummins' fitness was further questioned when George Bailey disclosed that he had dealt with an ankle problem during the Test summer.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India.

Cricket Australia officials are unsure about the severity of Pat Cummins' ankle injury, or whether he will be fit to return for Australia's first match in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 22.

Australia’s first match of the Champions Trophy, a major ICC event the nation hasn’t won since 2009, is against Ashes rivals England in Lahore on February 22. If Cummins were unavailable for the tournament due to injury, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh would most likely captain the side.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins faces injury concerns ahead of Champions Trophy, with selectors unsure of his availability.