By afiur
November 07, 2026
Australian cricketer Matthew William Short was born on November 8, 1995, in Ballarat, Victoria. He celebrates his 31st birthday in 2026.
Short impressed at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, scoring 237 runs and establishing himself as a promising young Australian talent.
Playing for Adelaide Strikers, Short won consecutive BBL Player of the Tournament awards in BBL 12 and BBL 13.
He made his T20I debut against South Africa in August 2023 and ODI debut against India in September 2023.
Known for explosive right-handed batting and useful off-spin bowling, Short has become a valuable option in Australia's white-ball cricket.