Australia need a new top-order player for the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India due to Matthew Short's injury. Ricky Ponting supports Jake Fraser-McGurk as the replacement, valuing his explosive batting. Alternatives include Steve Smith or Josh Inglis. Despite mixed recent form, Ponting believes Fraser-McGurk’s aggressive play could be pivotal.
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