The Latest Breaking News from Cooper Connolly

Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy

The decision to drop Todd Murphy was about Cooper Connolly's batting more than anything else, says Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

Starc, Lyon important on 'tight' first day in Galle

Australia walked all over Sri Lanka in the Test series opener but things didn't come as easily on day one of the second Test in Galle.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

Smith flags 'last-minute' call on Cooper Connolly debut

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.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

Scorchers lock in Agar but Gades eye off Behrendorff

The Melbourne Renegades missed out on landing veteran spinner Ashton Agar, but they are looming as a good chance to snare star paceman Jason Behrendorff.

AAP · Jan 19, 2025

Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart

Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka

Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace

Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century

Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Glenn Maxwell opens up on Australia Test snub

NEW DELHI: After being left out of the squad for the forthcoming two-match Test tour to Sri Lanka, big-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stated he would have made the same decision as the Australian selectors.

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025

Maxwell concedes Test selectors made right call

Veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell holds no grudges over the Australian selectors' decision to leave him out of the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

AAP · Jan 12, 2025