J1 league
Australia's New T20I Addition Connolly 'couldn't Believe' His Call-up
The vibrant cheers of over 50,000 fans at Optus Stadium during the Big Bash League (BBL) final 2023 is a memory etched in the minds of cricket enthusiasts. However, for Connolly, his belief and journey to that moment began three years earlier, in the quieter and less glamorous setting of Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa. This venue, situated about 20 kilometers east of Johannesburg, witnessed a pivotal moment in the career of the young left-hander from Perth.
The crowd barely reached three figures that day, a stark contrast to the massive audience at the BBL final. Yet, for the then 16-year-old Connolly, the stakes were just as high. Thrust onto the world stage due to Jake Fraser-McGurk's unfortunate exit from the tournament after a monkey scratch incident, Connolly seized his opportunity.
Related Cricket News on J1 league
-
Australia Selector Backs Morris, Richardson For Summer Season Despite Injury Concerns
Major League Cricket: Australia selector George Bailey has long-term plans for pacers Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson, after missing out on the white-ball tour of the UK. The duo were ...
-
MLC 2024: Short, Plunket's Efforts Power San Francisco Unicorns To Win Over Seattle Oras
A remarkable half-century from Matthew Short followed by a solid performance from the bowlers helped San Francisco Unicorns beat Seattle Orcas by 23 runs in the Major League Cricket match ...
-
LPL: Pathirana, Waseem Star In Colombo Strikers' Clinical Win Over Galle Marvels
In Colombo Strikers: Colombo Strikers secured their second consecutive win in the Lanka Premier League, defeating Galle Marvels by seven wickets at R Premadasa Stadium. ...
-
MLC: Netravalkar, Head Propel Washington Freedom To 8-wicket Win Over LA Knight Riders
Los Angeles Knight Riders: Washington Freedom defeated Los Angeles Knight Riders by eight wickets to register their third consecutive victory of the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) at Church Street ...
-
Du Plessis, Stoinis Shine In Texas Super Kings' Win Over MI New York
Texas Super Kings: Texas Super Kings (TSK) registered a 15-run win over MI New York (MINY) despite a spirited fightback from Rashid Khan and Monank Patel during their Major League ...
-
Australia Name White-ball Squad For UK Tour; Cooper Connolly Gets Maiden Call-up
Big Bash League: Australia on Monday announced ODI and T20I squads for their tour of the UK, where they play 11 white-ball matches in September. ...
-
Pat Cummins Set To Join San Francisco Unicorns Squad In MLC
The San Francisco Unicorns: Pat Cummins is set to return to the USA once again. The Australian fast bowler, last seen in action during the T20 World Cup in the ...
-
LPL 2024: Gurbaz, Shadab Star As Colombo Strikers Cruise To 9-wicket Win Over Jaffna Kings
The Colombo Strikers returned to winning ways with an emphatic 9-wicket victory over the Jaffna Kings in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2024 at the R Premadasa Stadium, here on ...
-
Ricky Ponting Steps Down As Delhi Capitals Head Coach After Seven Seasons At The Helm
ODI World Cup: Ricky Ponting, Australia’s two-time ODI World Cup-winning captain, has stepped down as the head coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise said ...
-
'I Was Waiting To Grab The Opportunity', Says Jahanara On Women's Asia Cup Recall
Dhaka Premier Division Women: Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam, who was recalled for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, credited the hard work she has put in the last nine months for ...
-
Mohammad Nabi Not Thinking About Retirement, Hopes To Play 2026 T20 World Cup
ICC T20 World Cup: Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi is not thinking about hanging up his international boots soon and hopes to continue playing for the country till the 2026 ...
-
Ahead Of 2024 Women’s CPL, Jhulan Goswami Joins Trinbago Knight Riders As A Mentor
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: Ahead of the 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), legendary India fast-bowler Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) as mentor. Jhulan picked 355 wickets across ...
-
MLC: Washington Freedom Edge Seattle Orcas By Five Wickets In A Low-scoring Thriller
Major League Cricket: Washington Freedom edged out Seattle Orcas by five wickets in a tense low-scoring match of the 2024 Major League Cricket at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas on Thursday. ...
-
BBL 2024: Perth Scorchers To Host Melbourne Stars In Season Opener On December 15
Big Bash League: Cricket Australia on Friday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) with Perth Scorchers hosting Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener ...
Cricket Special Today
-
- 05 Oct 2024 01:56
-
- 02 Oct 2024 09:13
-
- 13 Sep 2024 12:23
-
- 10 Sep 2024 12:01
-
- 29 Aug 2024 01:18
-
- 06 Aug 2024 11:28