Shami vs Connolly: A Unique Approach to Getting Out

Cooper Connolly, a young 21-year-old cricketer, found himself unexpectedly thrust into the limelight as he was called upon to open the innings for his team in the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai. Due to an unfortunate injury to regular opener Matthew Short, Connolly had the daunting task of facing the fierce Indian bowling attack alongside Travis Head. In the crucial third over of the game, bowled by the talented Mohammed Shami, Connolly faced a tough challenge. Struggling to find his rhythm, he managed to make contact with only two of the first eight balls he faced. However, luck was not on his side as he eventually edged behind for a disappointing duck. Despite the initial setback, Connolly's determination and resilience will undoubtedly serve him well as he continues to strive for success in his cricketing career.

2.1 Shami to Connolly: wide outside off, Connolly drives over the top of it...142kph

2.2 Shami to Connolly: plays and misses again! Connolly looking to drive, beaten on the inside edge this time as it angles back

2.3 Shami to Connolly: 1 wide 140kph, short and wide, Connolly slashes and misses with a square cut but gets the wide call

2.3 Shami to Connolly: four in a row! Connolly struggling. This one was nicely bowled, fuller outside off, feet not going anywhere as he pokes at it

2.4 Shami to Connolly: make that five! Aims for a square drive on the up, slides past the edge

2.5 Shami to Connolly: beaten again, six out of six...drives over the top of it as he targets square through the off side

2.6 Shami to Connolly: OUT has he edged it this time?! India are very convinced. Wide outside off, Connolly playing a square drive, was it an under edge? Yes, it's taken the toe end. They are just checking the ball has carried to KL Rahul. It's clean

Australia had chosen to bat after winning the toss in the first semi-final against India. They made two changes to their XI, bringing in Connolly and legspinner Tanveer Sangha for Short and fast bowler Spencer Johnson. India named the same XI that won their last group game against New Zealand, fielding a four-spinner attack.