The Australia cricket team has confirmed its ticket for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Last Friday, February 28, they shared one point each with Afghanistan due to a rain-interrupted match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with which they qualified for the semi-finals by securing 4 points in three matches in the group stage. However, in the meantime, his team has also suffered a major setback. Actually, the team's star all-rounder Matthew Short has been badly injured before the semi-final match.

Yes, this is what has happened. Let us tell you that Matthew Short suffered a calf injury while fielding against Afghanistan, after which he was seen struggling. Australian captain Steve Smith himself has given an update on his injury. He said, 'Matthew Short was struggling a bit. He was not able to walk properly. A few days may be too less for him to recover. We have some players who can come into the team and do this job.'

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It is worth noting that if Matthew Short is out of the semi-final match due to his injury, then this can become a big cause of trouble for Australia. This is because as a like to like replacement for Matthew Short, only Jake Fraser McGurk is included in the team, who does not have much experience. However, if Australia wants, they can include all-rounder Aaron Hardy in their playing eleven, but in such a situation, Steve Smith or some other player will have to open for Australia in the big semi-final match. This is Australia's full squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Steve Smith (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.