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.
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.
Who is Cooper Connolly? Australia set to debut talent in Test vs. Sri Lanka
Australia is considering picking batting talent Cooper Connolly for his debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
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.
Sri Lanka bat first, make three changes, Connolly debuts for Australia
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Australia explains 'incredibly tough' call to axe Todd Murphy for second Sri Lanka Test
Australia hands Cooper Connolly a Test debut in Galle at the expense of Todd Murphy, with the tourists mindful runs will be "at a premium" on a tricky wicket against Sri Lanka.
Cooper Connolly exceeds high expectations in rapid rise to Test cricket
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Brutal Todd Murphy twist emerges as Cooper Connolly in huge selection shake-up for second Test
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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.
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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 ...
Cooper Connolly's father in heartwarming pre-match reveal as wild Pat Cummins detail emerges
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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.