Australia's gamble of an early trip to Dubai has proved inspired as they've finally learned they'll face favourites India there in the Champions Trophy semi-finals - but the odds are still stacked against them with Matt Short's injury withdrawal the latest setback.
After India beat New Zealand on Sunday to set up Tuesday's clash at the Dubai International Stadium, it was revealed that opener and useful spinner Short, who suffered a left quad injury while fielding in the washout against Afghanistan, was out and replaced by allrounder Cooper Connolly.
