Cooper Connolly, 21, was playing the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai because of the injury to regular opener Matthew Short. Opening the innings with Travis Head, he faced nine ...

Back in 2010 that was Steve Smith and in 2025 it’s Cooper Connolly. The quirky, multi-talented 21-year-old who the Australian selectors think will make it as a batsman, but could get his big ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. “Mate, we can do this.” Cooper Connolly’s composure has already taken him a long way; Australia’s selectors now hope his ...