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 four first-class matches to his name, the batting allrounder was handed a whirlwind Test debut this week for the second and final match 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.
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 three overs on day one of his Test career
Cooper Connolly in frame for debut on dusty Galle surface
Galle: Australia are seriously considering a debut for West Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly in the second Test against Sri Lanka, to provide another left-arm spin option on what shapes as a sharply turning track.
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.
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,
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Cricket fans slam Cooper Connolly selection for second Test
Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. But the decision to hand Cooper Connolly a baggy green cap for the second Test in Galle – and his subsequent performance on debut – has not gone ...
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! 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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Daniel Cherny: Aussie cricket fans can’t hang Cooper Connolly after embracing Sam Konstas
Cricket fans worldwide raved about the cavalier batting of Sam Konstas on debut. As DANIEL CHERNY writes, it’s why they can’t turn on Cooper Connolly after one rush of blood. It’s a refrain that would ...