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 made his Australia debut on Thursday during the second Test of the series against Sri Lanka.
Earlier this week, Connolly’s blistering form in the Big Bash League (BBL) earned him the Player of the Tournament award. The left-handed batter was the highest run-scorer for the Perth Scorchers, showcasing his all-round capabilities in the competition and making a compelling case for his selection.
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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.
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.
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Australia's top six is set to remain the same for the second Sri Lanka Test, but a "last minute" decision will be taken to determine the bowling attack.
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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.
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