Opener Matthew Short has suffered a major setback before the ICC Champions Trophy semi -finals during a match against Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on February 27.
The Champions Trophy Tournament next week is one of India or New Zealand in the semi -finals in the semi -finals in 2025.
Australia qualified for the semi -finals after their match against Afghanistan in Lahore.
He was chasing the target of 274 and was at 109 after losing one wicket in the 13th over, when rain impressed the match.
However, it could not resume and both teams were awarded one point.
Earlier, the match between Australian and South Africa was also abandoned in Rawalpindi due to rain.
Australia is currently in the upper part of the point table in Group B with 4 points. While South Africa and Afghanistan are second and third, respectively, after 3 points.
South Africa still have to play a match against England.
Matthew Short’s injury has raised concerns at the Australian camp. There are doubts about their availability for the semi -final match.
Australian captain Steve Smith admitted that he was struggling to walk due to short injury and expressed his doubts on whether he would play the match.
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