India vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025, Matthew Short: The first semi -final match of the 2025 Champions Trophy will be played between India and Australia on Tuesday, March 4. Before this match, the Australian team has suffered a major setback. The team’s star opener Matthew has been ruled out of the short tournament.
Cricket Australia has also announced the replacement of spin all -rounder opener batsman Matthew Short. In his place, spin all -rounder Cooper Konoli has been brought into the team in the team. However, it has now been confirmed that Travis Head will start the innings with a new player in the semi -finals against India.
For your information, let us know that in the global tournament, any team has to take approval from the first ICC for replacement. Cricket Australia sent the name of Cooper Konoli for the replacement of Matthew Short, which was approved by the ICC. The ICC event technical committee approval the replacement of the players.
Australia has 2 options for opening
Matthew short will not play in the match against India. In such a situation, there are two contenders for opening with Travis Head. The team can entrust young explosive batsman Jack Fraser McGark to start the innings. Apart from this, fast bowling all -rounder Aaron Hardy is also present in the team, who can start the innings. With the arrival of Aaron Hardy, the bowling of the team will also become very strong. Now it will be seen to see whom Captain Steve Smith gives a chance.
India-Australia semi-finals will be played in Dubai
Let us know that the semi -final match between India and Australia will be played in Dubai. Once again, Team India can land with four spinners. At the same time, Australian team has only one main spinner as Adam Jampa, but Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and Marnas Labushen can bowl.
