Australia news – Steven Smith’s hand in Cooper Connolly’s Test selection

Cooper Connolly, a 21-year-old allrounder from Western Australia, has been selected for Australia’s squad to tour Sri Lanka despite his limited first-class experience, with only four matches to his name. While known for his batting, it’s his left-arm spin that caught the attention of selectors, with Steven Smith advocating for his inclusion to provide variety in the spin department. Connolly’s development in bowling has been steady, and he is confident in his abilities as he prepares for his Test debut, following the footsteps of Sam Konstas who made a strong impression in his initial matches for Australia.

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