Australia’s Matthew Quick dives throughout fielding in an ODI match on this undated picture. — AFP/File
Australia’s aggressive right-handed opener Matthew Quick has been dominated out of the continued Champions Trophy 2025 forward of the Kangaroos’ semi-final conflict towards unbeaten India.
Quick, who was injured throughout their match towards Afghanistan on February 8, has been changed by Cooper Connolly in Australia’s 15-man squad.
The Worldwide Cricket Council’s (ICC) Occasion Technical Committee has confirmed Connolly’s inclusion who has featured in three ODIs for the Kangaroos.
Nonetheless, regardless of his inclusion, “Fraser-McGurk is the most logical like-for-like replacement for Short as an aggressive right-handed opener who can take advantage of favourable early batting conditions,” learn an announcement issued by Cricket Australia.
The change comes towards the backdrop as Australia are set to tackle Rohit Sharma-led facet within the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 set to happen on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium tomorrow on March 4 (Tuesday).
The Kangaroos, with three wins within the event, had been the primary crew to have certified for the knockout stage after their match towards Afghanistan in Lahore was washed out as a consequence of rain.
Whereas, India are on the high of the factors desk in Group A after successful all three of their matches which included wins towards host Pakistan in addition to New Zealand.
In the meantime, the second semi-final will see South Africa taking up New Zealand on March 5 (Wednesday) at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The event is being performed below a hybrid format with India taking part in all of its matches in Dubai. The venue of the event’s ultimate relies upon upon the results of the primary semi-final.
In case of Australia’s win, the ultimate is ready to be performed at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, whereas in case of a victory for Rohit Sharma’s males, the ultimate might be performed in Dubai on March 9.
