Matthew Short Contenders for T20 Captaincy

Matthew Short is poised to take on a leadership role in Australia's T20 series against Pakistan, stepping in as a potential captain during Mitchell Marsh's paternity leave. Short, who has demonstrated his leadership skills with the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL, has expressed his interest in the captaincy and is competing with Jake Fraser-McGurk for an opening spot in the batting order. With David Warner's retirement, Short aims to establish himself in the national team, having topped the BBL batting list with 541 runs. Alongside him, other candidates for captaincy include Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Josh Inglis. Despite having played fewer than 20 white-ball internationals, Short's recent performances position him as a strong contender for a more permanent role. The series presents an opportunity for him to showcase his abilities against a Pakistan side led by his mentor, Jason Gillespie.