Short, a two-time Big Bash League (BBL) 'Player of the Tournament' and Adelaide Strikers skipper, has been in a fine form for his franchise in the ongoing BBL season. So far, he has cracked two half-centuries against Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars and picked up three wickets.
Australia suffered yet another setback ahead of their three-match T20I series against New Zealand as star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell suffered a fractured forearm during the net sessions. The Men in Yellow have brought in wicketkeeper Josh Philippe for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20I Trophy
Australia have announced young all-rounder Cooper Connolly as the replacement of injured Matthew Short ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured as the right-hand batter hurt his calf against Afghanistan on Friday, as per the ICC.
After Australia clinched a 27-run win against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I match in Auckland on Sunday, Aussie batter Matthew Short accepted that he was nervous while batting at the end of the first inning.