Cooper Connolly, an all-rounder, will not play in the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan due to a fractured left hand. Mohammad Hasnain hit him during the last ODI in Perth.

Connolly got hit on the glove after attempting a pull on the second ball of the 17th over. Before he realized he was in trouble, he had to deal with one more delivery. He left the field following a brief evaluation by the physiotherapist, and scans shortly after showed the full extent of the injuries.
Connolly’s left hand’s fourth metacarpal fracture was verified by a CA representative after play, and he will see a specialist in Perth on Monday. In the next few days, a substitute for the T20I series will be announced.
Connolly’s recuperation schedule will also be closely monitored by the Perth Scorchers setup, as the BBL starts on December 15—just over a month from now. Connolly would have been eligible for two more Sheffield Shield matches for Western Australia before the BBL.
The Australian selectors’ aspirations to increase Connolly’s experience before the 2026 T20 World Cup were dashed by the injury. They think highly of him, especially for his left-arm spin and bat finishing abilities, which he has displayed for the Scorchers and are not common in Australian cricket.
Connolly made his debut on the UK trip in September, playing in two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), one each against England and Scotland. on the two matches, he did not bat and bowled five overs without a wicket.
Before entering the ODI team, he played in the opening game of the series in Mackay, where he scored 37 runs in the first innings while playing for Australia A against India A.
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