Australia's Cooper Connolly ruled out of T20I series against Pakistan

Connolly suffered a side strain during Australia's ODI series loss to England.

The all-rounder did not travel with the squad to Pakistan, and his place in the team has been taken by Mark Steketee.

Australia will be without all-rounder Cooper Connolly for their upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, with the 29-year-old ruled out due to a side strain.

Connolly suffered the injury during Australia's ODI series loss to England, and did not travel with the squad to Pakistan.

The all-rounder has been in impressive form for Australia in recent months, and his absence will be a blow to the team's hopes of winning the series.

Connolly's place in the squad has been taken by Mark Steketee, who was added to the team as cover for the injured all-rounder.

Steketee is a right-arm fast bowler who has played 10 T20Is for Australia, and will be hoping to make an impact in the series against Pakistan.

Australia will play three T20Is against Pakistan, with the matches to be played in Lahore on March 25, 26 and 28.