Cooper Connolly named to debut in 2nd Test 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,
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.
SL vs AUS: Cooper Connolly achieves unique feat with Test debut against Sri Lanka
Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly became the fourth Test debutant for Australia in just as many matches as the side geared up to take on Sri Lanka in the second Test.
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.
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 exceeds high expectations in rapid rise to Test cricket
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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 ...
Brutal Todd Murphy twist emerges as Cooper Connolly in huge selection shake-up for second Test
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'He won't die wondering...', says Cooper Connolly’s parents on son’s Test debut in Galle
Shane, the father of Australia’s newest Test debutant Cooper Connolly, said his son would approach this huge occasion in Galle without wondering what would happen in the ongoing second game against ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.