What Role Will Cooper Connolly Play in Australia’s Semifinal Against India?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What Role Will Cooper Connolly Play in Australia’s Semifinal Against India?

The Hindu  

Australia has made a last-minute change to its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, drafting in young all-rounder Cooper Connolly to replace the injured Matthew Short. Here’s what you need to know: Q: Why has Australia replaced Matthew Short in its Champions Trophy squad? A: Short suffered a calf injury during Australia’s group-stage match against Afghanistan, which limited his movement on the field and while batting. A: Australia has added 21-year-old all-rounder Cooper Connolly to the squad.

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Cooper Connolly all praise for 'world class' Mohammed Shami after Champions Trophy
2 weeks ago

Cooper Connolly all praise for 'world class' Mohammed Shami after Champions Trophy

India Today  

Young Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly was all praise for India fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who dismissed him in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Furthermore, Conolly also spoke about the missed chance as he dropped India captain Rohit Sharma at point during the game. The wrist-spinner finished the match with figures of 1/37 in eight overs as Australia …

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?

The Hindu  

India is likely to field four spinners against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai. Australia must replace the injured Matthew Short, with Jake Fraser-McGurk as a backup opener, though all-rounder Cooper Connolly could slot into the middle order, pushing Steve Smith up. Predicted Playing XIs India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL …

Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia's Champions Trophy squad
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia's Champions Trophy squad

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Monday replaced injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Top-order batter Short was ruled out of the ICC event, being held in Pakistan and Dubai, due to a calf injury sustained during the match against Afghanistan. "I think he'll be struggling," Australia captain Steve …

Champions Trophy: Australia name Cooper Connolly as Matthew Short's replacement
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy: Australia name Cooper Connolly as Matthew Short's replacement

India Today  

Australia have announced all-rounder Connor Connolly as the replacement for injured opener Matthew Short ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy semi-final clash against India. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table His replacement, Connolly, was already part of the Australia squad as a travelling reserve. Australia’s return to the Champions Trophy semi-finals marks their first appearance in the tournament’s final …

Champions Trophy: Injured Australian opener Short likely to miss semifinal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Injured Australian opener Short likely to miss semifinal

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand after the in-form batter suffered a quad injury in the washed out match against Afghanistan here. The 29-year-old white-ball player had scored 63 as Steve Smith's Australia had chased down England's mammoth 351 in their opening match of the Champions Trophy. Australia …

Injured Australian opener Matthew Short likely to miss Champions Trophy semifinal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Injured Australian opener Matthew Short likely to miss Champions Trophy semifinal

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand after the in-form batter suffered a quad injury in the washed out match against Afghanistan here. The 29-year-old white-ball player had scored 63 as Steve Smith's Australia had chased down England's mammoth 351 in their opening match of the Champions Trophy. Australia …

Matthew Short in doubt for Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final: Steve Smith
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Matthew Short in doubt for Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final: Steve Smith

India Today  

Australia’s stand-in skipper, Matthew Short, has revealed that opener Matthew Short remains doubtful for their Champions Trophy semi-final clash due to a quad injury. Short suffered the injury during Australia’s rain-affected match against Afghanistan on February 28, where he was visibly in discomfort after his brief knock of 20 runs off 15 balls before being dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai. Speaking …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s Matthew Short likely to be ruled out of semifinal after injury against Afghanistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s Matthew Short likely to be ruled out of semifinal after injury against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Australia opener Matthew Short could miss the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy after suffering a quad injury against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday. “He was struggling a bit, and a few days might be too short to recover,” Australia skipper Steve Smith said after the game against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, which ensured the Aussies qualified …

Steve Smith says he pushed for Test selectors to pick Cooper Connolly
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith says he pushed for Test selectors to pick Cooper Connolly

ABC  

Steve Smith has said he pushed for Cooper Connolly's inclusion on Australia's tour of Sri Lanka. Cooper Connolly named in Aussie Test squad Photo shows A man plays a shot during a cricket match Cooper Connolly could have a shot at his Test debut after being named in Australia's squad to tour Sri Lanka later this month. Smith, who takes …

Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut

Hindustan Times  

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain. Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut Regular skipper Pat Cummins stays home for the birth of his second child while fellow fast bowler …

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested

ABC  

Nathan McSweeney is back in Australia's Test squad and Cooper Connolly will join him, after selectors left Mitch Marsh out of the touring group for Sri Lanka. McSweeney and Connolly headline the group, which also includes Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann as second and third spinners alongside Nathan Lyon. With Cummins absent and also battling ankle soreness, Mitchell Starc, Scott …

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20I series
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20I series

The Hindu  

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly fractured his hand while batting against Pakistan in the third one-day international on Sunday and will miss the Twenty20 series against the tourists, Cricket Australia said on Monday. The 21-year-old lefthander, playing only his second ODI, was forced to retire hurt in Perth after being struck on the hand by a Mohammad Hasnain delivery as Australia …

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20Is after fracturing his hand in 3rd ODI – India TV
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly ruled out of Pakistan T20Is after fracturing his hand in 3rd ODI – India TV

India TV News  

Australia will miss all-rounder Cooper Connolly for the rest of the white-ball series against Pakistan, the three T20Is. Connolly copped a blow on his left hand after being struck by a Mohammad Hasnain short delivery during the 17th over of the Australia's batting innings in Perth on Sunday, November 10. Connolly may haven't lit up the international scene yet but …

Youngster Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia's T20I series against Pakistan due to injury
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Youngster Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia's T20I series against Pakistan due to injury

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Young all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been ruled out of Australia's upcoming T20I series against Pakistan after sustaining a fracture in the left hand. Youngster Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia's T20I series against Pakistan due to injury In the third ODI against Pakistan on Sunday, while trying to pull away the ball, Connolly took a blow on his …

Australia's Cooper Connolly taken for scans as Pakistan claim ODI series in Perth
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia's Cooper Connolly taken for scans as Pakistan claim ODI series in Perth

ABC  

Rising star Cooper Connolly suffered what could be a fractured hand as Australia surrendered their ODI series to Pakistan following yet another disastrous display with the bat. Australia, missing Test stars Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, finished with a paltry 9-140 from 31.5 overs on Sunday, with Connolly unable to return after retiring hurt …

AUS vs PAK: Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia's T20I series vs Pakistan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Cooper Connolly ruled out of Australia's T20I series vs Pakistan

India Today  

Cooper Connolly has been ruled out of Australia’s upcoming T20I series against Pakistan due to a hand injury. Cricket Australia will name Connolly’s replacement for the T20I series in due course. Australia go down in ODI series Australia started their series with a two-wicket win at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, Australia …

Short in the running for Australia T20 captaincy alongside Warner
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Short in the running for Australia T20 captaincy alongside Warner

Hindustan Times  

Top order batsman Matt Short is in contention to lead Australia in the T20 series against Pakistan. Despite missing out on a spot in the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, Short has impressed in the BBL and is seen as a potential successor to David Warner. He will face Pakistan bowlers prepared by Jason Gillespie …

Australia likely to name McGurk, Short as travelling reserves for T20 World Cup: report
10 months, 1 week ago

Australia likely to name McGurk, Short as travelling reserves for T20 World Cup: report

The Hindu  

The big-hitting Jake Fraser McGurk and Matthew Short are likely to be Australia's travelling reserves for the T20 World Cup which begins on June 1 in the Americas. "Australia's chair of selectors George Bailey had suggested that Australia would carry just one reserve to the Caribbean when the provisional squad was announced, but they are likely to add a second …

Australia likely to name Jake McGurk, Matthew Short as travelling reserves for T20 World Cup: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

Australia likely to name Jake McGurk, Matthew Short as travelling reserves for T20 World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times  

The big-hitting Jake Fraser McGurk and Matthew Short are likely to be Australia's travelling reserves for the T20 World Cup which begins on June 1 in the Americas. "Australia's chair of selectors George Bailey had suggested that Australia would carry just one reserve to the Caribbean when the provisional squad was announced, but they are likely to add a second …

Australia vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins and Co aim to secure semi-final spot against high-flying Afghans
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins and Co aim to secure semi-final spot against high-flying Afghans

Firstpost  

The battle promises to be an enticing watch given Afghanistan’s battery of spinners and resolute batting itching to deliver a strong show against Australia With their middle-order batting in focus, Australia will look to secure their spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-finals when they face a confident Afghanistan outfit in a league stage encounter in Mumbai on Tuesday. …

Cameron Green picked in Australia’s ODI, T20 squads - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Cameron Green picked in Australia’s ODI, T20 squads - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Western Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been named in Australia’s squad for the limited-overs series against India after producing some sparkling form in the domestic Sheffield Shield. Described this week by former captain Greg Chappell as the best young player since Ricky Ponting, the 21-year-old talent scored 197 against New South Wales last week following a half-century against South Australia. …

Test spots up for grabs with Alex Carey to captain Australia A
5 years, 4 months ago

Test spots up for grabs with Alex Carey to captain Australia A

The Hindu  

Australian selectors, on Tuesday, flagged a number of batting spots still up for grabs in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with an A side promising a run-off among a number of contenders. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey will lead Australia A in a three-day match against Pakistan ahead of a Test series, pushing his case for Test selection. “We will closely …

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