Mumbai, May 8 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has praised young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly for his growing consistency and clear understanding of his batting strengths in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Speaking on Star Sports, JioStar expert Bangar highlighted Connolly's immediate impact and maturity at the top level, noting that the youngster has adapted quickly to the demands of the shortest format.

"He made an immediate impact for Punjab Kings, starting from his very first game against GT with a useful knock. Since then, he has been fairly consistent, and while a few failures are expected in T20 cricket, his overall contribution has been solid," Bangar said.

He also point...