Cooper Connolly has been named as Matthew Short’s replacement in Australia’s squad. Photo: X/cooperconnolly9 Cooper Connolly has been named as Matthew Short’s replacement in Australia’s squad. Photo: X/cooperconnolly9

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been named as Matthew Short’s replacement in Australia’s squad for the knockout stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy after Short was ruled out due to injury. (More Cricket News)

Short has been sidelined from the ICC Champions Trophy after sustaining a calf injury during Australia’s match against Afghanistan.

In his place, 21-year-old Connolly, who made his ODI debut in England last year, has been drafted into the squad. Connolly was initially included in the tournament as a travelling reserve.

The ICC's Event Technical Committee approved Connolly's inclusion in Australia's squad early on Monday.

So far, Connolly has played six international matches for Australia, including three ODIs. A left-handed batter and a left-arm spinner, he adds depth to the squad as an all-rounder.

Short sustained a calf injury while fielding on Friday and looked hampered while scoring a quickfire 20 at the top of the order. The match in Lahore was eventually abandoned due to rain.

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"I think he'll be struggling," Australia captain Steve Smith had said of Short's injury status. 

"I think 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."

Australia will face India in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy here on Tuesday. 

Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis,66br Cassinos ao Vivo Brasil Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Zampa.

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