Australia has named its squad for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Cooper Connolly receiving a surprise call-up. The 21-year-old left-arm spinner impressed in the Sheffield Shield and will look to make an impact on the turning Sri Lankan pitches.
ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy and Matthew Kuhnemann earning a recall and Cooper Connolly the shock bolter. Watch every BBL game LIVE and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1.Having already secured their place in the World Test Championship final against South Africa, Australia will play two Test s in Sri Lanka to defend the Warne–Muralitharan Trophy.
With captain Pat Cummins unavailable due to the birth of his second child, Steve Smith will lead the Australians in his absence, while Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green are missed out due to injury. The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia gets underway at Galle International Stadium on January 29.With only three Sheffield Shield matches under his belt, Connolly is the shock bolter in Australia’s squad for the Test tour of Sri Lanka. His selection is a big look to the future from selectors. The 21-year-old West Australian, who made his international debut during last year’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom, only made his first-class debut ten months ago, scoring 90 in the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania at the WACA. Despite only having three first-class wickets to his name, Connolly’s left-arm tweakers could be a handy weapon on Sri Lanka’s turning decks should Australia need a spinning all-rounder. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Cooper Connolly of Western Australia raises his bat after scoring fifty runs during the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland at WACA Ground, on October 09, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)Despite a challenging start to his Test career, McSweeney has been recalled for the Sri Lanka tour to serve as a reserve batting optio
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