Cooper Connolly Rejects Maxwell 2.0 Tag, Vows Impact for Punjab Kings

• Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• He is often compared to Glenn Maxwell, whom PBKS released, but Connolly humbly states he's "a long way from being as good as him."
• Connolly embraces the comparison as a compliment but clarifies he's not a "prefabricated clone" of Maxwell.
• He promises to play "positive cricket" and make an "impact" to win games for Punjab Kings.
• Connolly expresses optimism for the upcoming season, aiming to help PBKS pursue the trophy and avoid another defeat.

Why It Matters: Cooper Connolly promises positive, impact cricket for Punjab Kings, not a Maxwell clone.