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Punjab Kings' Glenn Maxwell replacement accepts comparisons as a compliment with caution: ‘I’m a long way off'

December 22, 2025

Punjab Kings' Glenn Maxwell replacement accepts comparisons as a compliment with caution: ‘I’m a long way off' ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 01:28 pm IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Punjab Kings signed Cooper Connolly for INR 3 crore, sparking comparisons to Glenn Maxwell. Connolly appreciates the comparison but focuses on his own role. Punjab Kings walked out of the IPL 2026 mini-auction with Cooper Connolly for INR 3 crore, and almost instantly, the framing followed: a young Australian all-rounder being spoken about as the Maxwell replacement type, especially after Glenn Maxwell was released and he chose to stay out of the 2026 auction.

Cooper Connolly for Australia

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Cooper Connolly for Australia.(REUTERS) That’s the lens Connolly introduced through at PBKS: similar role expectations, similar chaos-potential, and the same job description - win games and leave impact.
In a recent interaction with the Indian media, Connolly was asked about the comparisons with Glenn Maxwell.
He replied to it with humility while praising his senior compatriot.
“Yeah, I think the comparisons to Maxie, I’ll take it.
But he is a world-class player.

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Punjab Kings' Glenn Maxwell replacement accepts comparisons as a compliment with caution: ‘I’m a long way off'

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