History of Cooper Connolly in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

Cooper Connolly is an Australian cricketer known for representing Australia in all formats of the game. A left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he showcases his talents domestically playing for Western Australia, the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, and the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

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August 2003: Cooper Connolly Born

On August 22, 2003, Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly was born. He is an Australian cricketer.

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January 2022: Connolly named captain of Australia U-19 team

In January 2022, Cooper Connolly was named as the captain of the Australia national under-19 cricket team for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

August 2022: Connolly signed by Perth Scorchers

In August 2022, Cooper Connolly was signed by the Perth Scorchers to play in the 2022–23 Big Bash League season.

January 2023: Connolly makes Twenty20 debut

On January 7, 2023, Cooper Connolly made his Twenty20 debut for the Perth Scorchers against the Brisbane Heat in the 2022–23 Big Bash League. He played in the final and scored 25 runs off 11 balls to win the match for the Scorchers.

September 2023: Connolly makes List A debut

On September 24, 2023, Cooper Connolly made his List A debut for Western Australia against Queensland in the 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup.

March 2024: Connolly makes first-class debut

On March 21, 2024, Cooper Connolly made his first-class debut for Western Australia against Tasmania in the 2023–24 Sheffield Shield final, scoring 90 in the first innings.

July 2024: Connolly named in Australia's T20I and ODI squads

On July 15, 2024, Cooper Connolly was named in Australia's T20I and ODI squads for their tour of England and Scotland to be held in September that year.

January 2025: Connolly included in Australia's Test squad and makes Test debut

In January 2025, Cooper Connolly was included in Australia's Test squad to tour Sri Lanka. During the second Test in January 2025, Connolly made his Test debut. He received his Baggy Green, the 471st, from Simon Katich.

2025: Connolly takes five-wicket haul

During the 2025 ODI series against South Africa, Cooper Connolly became the youngest Australian to take a five-wicket haul in One Day International cricket.