Cooper Connolly Archives

Ashton Agar in Freelance Rejuvenation?-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm, in ESPNcricinfo … where the title of the essay runs thus …. ” ‘It gives me flexibility’ – Agar opts for freelance life while still committing to Australia” Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. Ashton Agar in his delivery stride•Getty Images and Cricket Australia But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25. The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket Australia contract ...

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Australia Name Two Indian-Origin Cricketers In 15-Member Squad Nivethan Radhakrishnan (L) and Harkirat Singh Bajwa will represent Australia in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 in West Indies. | File photo Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Harkirat Singh Bajwa are the two Indian-origin players in the Australia squad for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022. The tournament starts on January 14 in West Indies. Source:Outlookindia Australia have named two Indian-origin players in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup 2022, to be held in West Indies starting January 14. All-rounder Copper Connolly will lead the team. (More Cricket News) Western Australia’s Connolly is playing his second successive men’s Under-19 World Cup with Australia, having played in the previous edition of the tournament. Australia are seeking their first title in the tournament since 2010. Among the 15 is 18-year-old Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who is ambidextrous by nature and ...