Connolly to bat No. 3 for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

It is understood that another Australian is set to fill Inglis’ role: Cooper Connolly. The West Australian, despite his lean form with the bat, is likely to bat at No. 3. Connolly, however, has been asked by Cricket Australia’s medical team to not bowl his left-arm spin in the initial part of the IPL while he recovers from a back issue. He will play as a specialist batter until the end of April.