Australia have added young all-rounder Cooper Connolly to their ICC Champions Trophy squad, replacing the injured Matthew Short. Short suffered a calf injury in the match against Afghanistan, making his recovery for the semi-final against India unlikely. Connolly, a promising left-handed batter and left-arm spinner, joins the squad ahead of the crucial game.
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