IND vs AUS: With a first-ever Sheffield Shield century against South Australia at Junction Oval, Matthew Short continued his stellar season and strengthened his claim to an international roster. The breakout century comes after Short top-scored for Victoria in the first innings with a gutsy 70 off 69 deliveries. Australian media came in support of Short and argued that this is the right time to send an in-form batter to India to play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
IND vs AUS: ‘Get him to India’ Indore Selection DRAMA intensifies for Aussies as calls raise for Matthew Short national call-up after BREAKOUT TON
One of the most recent debates surrounding the Australian media revolves around the inclusion of Matthew Short in the squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Australian TV personality took to Twitter and wrote, “If Australia is looking for a replacement bat… it could do worse than sending the in-form @VicStateCricket Matt Short to India right now.”
If Australia is looking for a replacement bat… it could do worse than sending the in-form @VicStateCricket Matt Short to India right now 🏏
— Stephen Quartermain (@Quartermain10) February 21, 2023
Matt Short continuing his BBL form with Victoria. With change afoot at the top of the order in Australia’s white-ball sides he’d have to be coming under consideration.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) February 14, 2023
Might be time to send Matt Short on the plane to India.
— Nick Creely (@NCreely) February 21, 2023
The Australian media put forward one of the key arguments that Short’s inclusion in the team would provide a much-needed injection of energy and enthusiasm into the Australian squad. The team has been struggling against India and many pundits believe that a fresh injection of talent could be just what is needed to turn their fortunes around.
IND vs AUS: ‘Get him to India’ Indore Selection DRAMA intensifies for Aussies as calls raise for Matthew Short national call-up after BREAKOUT TON
Matthew Short is a talented young cricketer who has made a name for himself in the Australian domestic cricket circuit. He has been touted as a potential star of the future, with many commentators praising his technical ability and his composure under pressure.
The right-handed batter has played 19 YODI matches and scored 547 runs at an average of 30.38. His highest score is 96 runs and smashed 3 half centuries. His strike rate is 79.73. While in YTEST short has played only 1 match and scored only 8 runs.
If Short is indeed selected, he will have a huge opportunity to prove his critics wrong and cement his place in the Australian team for years to come. Whether or not he is ready for the challenge remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Australian media is firmly in his corner, and they believe that this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career.
IND vs AUS: ‘Get him to India’ Indore Selection DRAMA intensifies for Aussies as calls raise for Matthew Short national call-up after BREAKOUT TON
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