Champions Trophy: Australia add young all-rounder to squad ahead of semi-final clash against India | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia have drafted young all-rounder Cooper Connolly into their ICC Champions Trophy squad as a substitute for the injured Matthew Short, simply ahead of their semi-final clash against India in Dubai on Tuesday.
Short sustained a calf damage whereas fielding throughout Australia’s rain-affected match against Afghanistan in Lahore. The damage visibly hampered him, notably when he made a quickfire 20 on the prime of the order earlier than rain led to the sport being deserted.
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Australia captain Steve Smith had earlier hinted that Short’s restoration in time for the semi-final was unlikely.
“I think he’ll be struggling,” Smith stated after the match. “We saw tonight he wasn’t moving very well, and I think it’s probably going to be too quick between games for him to recover.”
Connolly, a left-handed batter and left-arm spinner, has performed six internationals for Australia, together with three ODIs. The 20-yr-previous has proven promise in home cricket and now will get a chance on the massive stage as Australia put together for his or her excessive-stakes knockout clash against India.
Australia squad: