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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,
Who is Cooper Connolly? Australia’s New Debutant Who Has Only Played 4 FC Matches
The 22-year-old all-rounder, Cooper Connolly who is mainly a spin bowler, was presented with cap number 471 by former Test cricketer Simon Katich, who is also from Western Australia.
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
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.
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.
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 all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Connolly to make whirlwind debut as Aussies bowl first
Cooper Connolly will become Australia's fourth Test debutant in as many matches as the tourists look to secure a series whitewash in 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 ...
Cooper Connolly’s mum breaks down during baggy green presentation
Ahead of the day’s play however it was Australian debutant Cooper Connolly who was overshadowed by his mum in Galle. Watch ...
Cooper Connolly's father in heartwarming pre-match reveal as wild Pat Cummins detail emerges
Aussie cricket fans are thrilled for young talent Cooper Connolly after the 21-year-old was handed his baggy green in Galle ...
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Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy
It was an "incredibly tough call" for Australia to drop Todd Murphy for the second Sri Lanka Test, a decision made with expectations of a diabolical Galle batting wicket in mind.
‘He won’t die wondering’: Cooper Connolly’s parents Shane and Donna on son’s dream Test debut
Shane and Donna Connolly were beaming with pride after seeing their son earn his Baggy Green to cap a lifelong dream. Here’s what they had to say after being there for the special moment in Sri Lanka.