Overview
- Punjab Kings confirmed Wednesday that Australians Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joined the squad in Mohali as final preparations ramp up for IPL 2026.
- Connolly said he wants to pick Shreyas Iyer’s brain on playing spin and to mirror elements of Shaun Marsh’s timing and boundary-hitting in his own batting.
- The 22-year-old arrives after Punjab Kings bought him for Rs 3 crore at last year’s mini auction, signaling faith in his long-term upside.
- He called the opportunity an honor and said he is focused on growth over immediate selection after a tough Pakistan series and two T20 World Cup games that brought three wickets.
- Punjab Kings, last season’s runners-up under Iyer, open at their New Chandigarh home on March 31, with Connolly’s match role to be decided during this final camp.