Australia's young batting prodigy Cooper Connolly has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, commences from Thursday, November 14 in Brisbane. Australia, however, are yet to name a replacement of the left hander.

Cooper Connolly 
Cooper Connolly sustained injury during the decider match against Pakistan at Optus Stadium, Perth. Connolly came out to bat when Australia were reeling at 56-3 in the 11th over. During the 17th over of the Australia's innings, Connolly attempted a pull shot off a short delivery by Mohammad Hasnain. He was late to play the stroke as the ball rushed to him and he immediately left the field after the delivery.

After the match, medical reports say that he fractured fourth metacarpal on his left hand after being struck. And now he's ruled out of the upcoming T20I series.

The injury will blow the Australia's selectors as they were giving him enough space for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Cooper Connolly made his debut on the UK tour and played two T20I's, one against England and the another against Scotland. He was also a part of the Australia A squad during the first match against India A.

Australia's T20I squad Vs Pakistan: Josh Inglis (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.