Short, 28, slammed four fours and two sixes in his blistering knock to give Australia an early advantage, which was enough for them to get a 28-run win over England, and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I only found out last night. Obviously, with Davey Warner out, you sort of know that the spot's opened up. But then Jake Fraser-McGurk has been playing the last few games in Scotland, so you never know where you sit. But I'm glad I sort of took that opportunity and played my role to help the team with a win.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's a personal sort of goal of mine. I've been in and out of the side recently over the last 12-18 months. Now Dave is out, I'm really trying to take this opportunity and cement my spot in this side,\" said Short to reporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Short has been in exceptional form in the shortest format, securing back-to-back MVP awards in the Big Bash League (BBL) while turning out for the Adelaide Strikers and accumulating over 450 runs in each of the last three seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's a pretty clear game plan from the coaching staff. Just go out there with freedom and take the positive options. Trav (Travis Head) and I sort of go into the games with that mindset,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The competition for Australia's T20I opening slots has been so intense that domestic T20 openers like Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade have become finishers, while young and highly-regarded Jake Fraser-McGurk is still a work in progress to take that role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's a pretty clear game plan from the coaching staff. Just go out there with freedom and take the positive options. Trav (Travis Head) and I sort of go into the games with that mindset,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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