
Matthew Short Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 75 kg |
Date of Birth | November 8, 1995 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Girlfriend | Madi Wilson |
Matthew Short is an Australian professional cricketer who has represented his country as a top-order batter in the shortest format of the sport (T20I). Before making his international debut in August 2023, he was a part of Australia’s squad at the 2014 edition of the ICC (International Cricket Council – the global governing body of the sport) Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Australia had finished in 4th place in the 16-team competition. In the Australian domestic circuit, Matthew has played for his home state of Victoria (2014-15-Present) across formats. In franchise-based T20 leagues, he has turned out for the Melbourne Renegades (2014-15-2017-18) and Adelaide Strikers (2018-19-Present) in the BBL (Big Bash League); and Punjab Kings (2023) in the IPL (Indian Premier League). Matthew has also played for the Northern Superchargers (2023) in The Hundred, a professional franchise 100-ball cricket tournament that was introduced by the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board – the governing body of the sport in these 2 countries) as a new format of cricket that was played for the first time in July and August 2021.
Born Name
Matthew William Short
Nick Name
Matt
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Residence
Australia
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Cricketer
Family
- Father – Neil Short
- Mother – Sue-Anne Short
- Siblings – Sam Short (Younger Brother) (Professional Basketball Player)
Manager
He has been represented by Zach Whelan, Manager and Booking Agent, PowerPlay Management, Sports Talent Management Agency, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Batting
Right-Handed
Bowling
Right-Arm Off Break
Role
Top-Order Batter
Jersey Number
- 9 – Melbourne Renegades (BBL)
- 2 – Adelaide Strikers (BBL), Northern Superchargers (The Hundred)
- 20 – Punjab Kings (IPL)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matthew has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Ever-changing hairstyle
- Affable smile
- Often sports a rugged beard
- Has multiple tattoos on his right forearm
Brand Endorsements
He has been sponsored by –
- Nike, Inc. (American multinational footwear, apparel, and sports equipment brand)
- Gunn & Moore (English sports equipment and apparel company)
- Forma Helmets (Indian manufacturer of lightweight cricket batting and wicket-keeping helmets)
Matthew Short Facts
Featured Image by Matthew Short / Instagram
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