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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
Australia in Sri Lanka: West Australian Cooper Connolly to debut in second Test at Galle
West Australian 21-year-old Cooper Connolly will make his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday. Sources have confirmed to The West Australian the Scarborough tyro will play just his fifth first-class match in the second Test of the series.
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 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 ...
Debutant Cooper Connolly roasted for ‘terrible shot’ as Aussies collapse in second Test against Sri Lanka
Australian debutant Cooper Connolly has endured a nightmare first innings in the second Test against Sri Lanka. With only ...
Cricket fans slam Cooper Connolly selection for second Test
Australia’s Test cricketers are in a rich vein of form and on track for a series sweep of Sri Lanka, but one selection has come in for instense criticism from fans of the sport.
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Aussie debutant Connolly struggles in first Test knock
Australia have not been able to cash in on their Cooper Connolly gamble during the 21-year-old's first Test knock against Sri ...
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How Cooper Connolly is on the same path as Steve Smith in road to Australia’s Test side
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 break ...
Cooper Connolly’s mum breaks down during baggy green presentation
Australian debutant Cooper Connolly was handed his baggy green ahead of the day’s play, but it was his mum who pinched the ...
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 ...
Questions grow over debut vanishing act; no doubt over key Aussie spot: Talking Pts
The 33-year-old thwarted Sri Lanka’s spinners during the first innings in Galle, compiling a career-best 156 that featured 17 ...