In his debut, young Cooper Connolly took a key wicket against India in cricket's Champions Trophy. En su debut, el joven Cooper Connolly tomó un wicket clave contra la India en Champions Trophy de cricket.

In the 2017 Champions Trophy semi-final, 21-year-old Cooper Connolly made his cricket debut for Australia against India, replacing an injured teammate. En la semifinal de Champions Trophy 2017, Cooper Connolly, de 21 años, hizo su debut en cricket para Australia contra India, reemplazando a un compañero de equipo lesionado. Despite being dismissed early by Mohammed Shami, Connolly took a crucial wicket of Indian captain Rohit Sharma. A pesar de ser despedido temprano por Mohammed Shami, Connolly tomó un wicket crucial del capitán indio Rohit Sharma. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and improving his skills, showing potential as a rising talent in Australian cricket. Hizo hincapié en la importancia de centrarse en el presente y mejorar sus habilidades, mostrando potencial como un talento creciente en el cricket australiano.