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'He's a world-class player': PBKS' recruit Cooper Connolly looks forward to picking Shreyas Iyer's brains in IPL 2026

December 22, 2025

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly is set to make his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026 after being acquired by the Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore. Connolly, who admires Shreyas Iyer, is eager to learn from him and is open to batting in any position for his new team.

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Credit: Cooper Connolly will be playing under Shreyas Iyer's leadership in his maiden IPL season after getting bought for Rs 3 crore by Punjab Kings in the auction on 16 December. Image:

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Cooper Connolly was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore.
He is making his IPL debut in the 2026 season.
Connolly is known for his versatility and aggressive batting.
He aims to learn from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Connolly is open to batting in any position as needed.

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'He's a world-class player': PBKS' recruit Cooper Connolly looks forward to picking Shreyas Iyer's brains in IPL 2026

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