Connolly triggers Cricket Australia contract upgrade after first century
Cooper Connolly, 23, earns contract upgrade to minimum $360,645 after scoring his first international century and playing heavily in white-ball cricket.
West Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has triggered a CA contract upgrade, moving from being outside the centrally contracted list six months ago. Connolly earned the 12 points needed across a financial year by playing senior international cricket, with five points for a Test match and two each for one-day and T20 appearances.
Connolly's international century and white-ball performances sealed the upgrade. Matthew Renshaw, a Queenslander, also triggers the upgrade and will earn the same minimum of $360,645, compared to a top state contract worth $209,256.
Connolly is in line to play his second Test against South Africa on Friday, with fellow all-rounder Josh Inglis ruled out by finger injury.
- 23
- Connolly's age
- $360,645
- Contract upgrade minimum
- $209,256
- Max state contract
- February 2025 against Sri Lanka
- Test debut date
Why it mattersThe contract upgrade means rising cricketers earn significantly more and signals CA's confidence in Connolly ahead of his second Test appearance.
AustraliaConnolly's rise from outside the contract list to international player reflects Australia's depth in cricket and shows how young West Australian talent can fast-track to Test selection.
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