Australia's players will take different things from this ODI series against India. While significant in its own right, for some it's part of their build towards the Ashes, others a first chance at ODI level or an opportunity to reestablish their credentials. For Matt Short , it's an important window to stake a claim for a top-order spot amid what shapes as a tough selection race heading towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The rain-truncated opening encounter in Perth was Short's 16th ODI since making his debut just over two years ago in South Africa. On that day against India in Mohali he came in at No. 8. Earlier the following year he was at No. 6 against West Indies in Sydney. Then came a stretch in a more familiar spot, opening the batting, which including his career-best 63 against Eng

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