Why did Cooper Conley go to Australia (Photo-PTI)
The performance of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 has been amazing and left-handed batsman Cooper Conley has also made a big contribution in this. This young player from Australia has scored the maximum 223 runs for Punjab and his batting average is more than 55. However, now this player has suddenly left India. Cooper Conley posted a story on Instagram which is a picture of Australia. The question is, why did Conley suddenly go to Australia? Why did he leave India in the middle of IPL? Let us tell you the reason for this.
Has Cooper gone for fitness test in Australia?
cooper connelly The reason for going to Australia is his fitness test. According to reports, this player has to give his fitness test to Cricket Australia. This player has not got approval to bowl in IPL and this will be possible only after the green signal from Cricket Australia. Cooper Connelly also suffered a back injury but was declared fit to bat. Now if Conley becomes fit to bowl, then Punjab Kings will become unique.
Cooper Connelly’s performance
Cooper Connelly has so far scored 223 runs in 5 innings in IPL 2026 at an average of 55.75. His strike rate is also 163.9. This player has hit 14 sixes and 21 fours. Connelly is a left arm spinner and has taken 30 wickets in 37 T20 matches so far. The economy rate of this player is also only 7.4 runs per over. If Conley gets permission to bowl in the current IPL, then Punjab Kings will be able to use him as an all-rounder.
Punjab is invincible
Punjab Kings is unbeaten so far in IPL 2026. This team will play its next match against Delhi Capitals on 25th April. Punjab has not lost a single match so far. This team has won 5 out of 6 matches. One match remained inconclusive due to rain.
