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Who is Cooper Connolly? Australia's latest Test debutant played just 4 FC games before call-up, ran the show in BBL
Australia's Cooper Connolly received his prestigious Baggy Green cap ahead of the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, marking his long-awaited debut on the international stage. The 22-year-old all-rounder,
Cooper Connolly in line for debut as Australia set for last-minute selection call before second Test against Sri Lanka
Australia will name an unchanged top-six batters for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but will make a “last minute” call to finalise a bowling attack that could include debutant Cooper Connolly. Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed out-of-sorts No.3 Marnus Labuschagne will hold his spot when Australia push for a 2-0 series win from Thursday.
How Cooper Connolly is on the same path as Steve Smith in road to Australia’s Test side
If Connolly makes his Test debut next week against Sri Lanka in Galle, it won’t be in the middle order, it will be as a left-arm spinner batting at No.8. Scorchers star Cooper Connolly could make his Test debut in Sri Lanka.
Connolly debuts as Australia press for series sweep in Sri Lanka
Spin bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly made his test debut for Australia in the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday as the tourists press for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle.
Cooper Connolly in frame for debut on dusty Galle surface
Australia are considering a debut for West Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Cooper Connolly exceeds high expectations in rapid rise to Test cricket
Connolly had played just four first class games and was wicketless from his 96 deliveries before his Test debut in Galle ...
Brutal Todd Murphy twist emerges as Cooper Connolly in huge selection shake-up for second Test
Steve Smith has all but confirmed Marnus Labuschagne will keep his place in Australia's starting XI for the second Test ...
Super Cooper has got the goods
Cooper Connolly had me in that moment. It wasn’t only the bounce he generated but also the natural flourish that came along ...
Super Cooper! West Aussie youngster locked in for Test debut
Australian captain Steve Smith and coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday they would wait to get one final glimpse at the ...
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Connolly in the mix as Aussies consider another debutant
Not only would the inclusion of 21-year-old Connolly – who this week was named as the joint BBL Player of the Tournament as ...
Smith backs Labuschagne, Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka
Australia captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling ...
Australia explains 'incredibly tough' call to axe Todd Murphy for second Sri Lanka Test
Australia hands Cooper Connolly a Test debut in Galle at the expense of Todd Murphy, with the tourists mindful runs will be "at a premium" on a tricky wicket against Sri Lanka.
Australian specialists made to sweat after Connolly’s debut
Australia’s three specialist bowlers had to sweat while holding Sri Lanka to 9-229, as debutant Cooper Connolly bowled just ...