Cooper, 24, instead will order the Middle lock Netherlands after 65 in its first 10 internationals one day, on average, albeit against Nations.
Soon he will be able to demonstrate that he can succeed against the best. Netherlands play England Tuesday in the first match of both teams of 2 April-19 February, before games against South Africa and co-host and tournament favorite India.
Ex-Australia under-19s player Cooper admits that playing for Australia remains his long-term goal, but he is pleased to have the opportunity to show his skills to a global audience--especially the Australian selectors.
"I looked at world cups as a kid and I dreamed it involved a few days but I never expected to happen with me playing for Holland," said Cooper, relaxing in his hotel room in Nagpur, India.
"It's a win-win situation because it can play a day for the Netherlands and Australia could represent the next if the call came.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to play against the world's best sides, to contribute to the Dutch team and show what I can do."
Cooper is one of 10 players born outside the Netherlands in their 15-man squad, but with Grillo rated about the 35th most popular sport in the country, it is not difficult to understand why their managers must be creative with your selection.
Grew up in rural New South Wales before moving to Sydney after his school days for a rookie contract with the State side.
He rubbed shoulders with Michael Clarke and Brett Lee, first South Australia offered him a contract in 2008.
At the same time he moved to Adelaide has learned of possible opportunities through its Dutch ancestry. His mother was from Holland but born in Dutch New Guinea, now part of Indonesia.
A Dutch passport enabled him to play cricket club with Forfarshire in Dundee, Scotland, as a player-d ' overseas through European legislation.
A teammate you mentioned Dutch links Cooper to a former club pro, which happened by Peter Drinnen, the coach of national team in the Netherlands. The rest, as they say, is history.
Cooper favors the path path from left arm pace bowler Dirk Nannes, who played for the Netherlands. After impressing in the Twenty20 World Cup 2009, Nannes earned a Australia convening and rich Indian Premier League.
"Once I knew it wouldn't affect me playing it to Australia was an easy decision," said Cooper.
"We played over 40 cricket against English counties last year so it was a chance to play at a higher level and now on the world stage.
"We have seen with Dirky what can happen. If I do well it shows can I perform on a stage in the world, but I have to go home and score runs in domestic cricket.
Cooper isn't too upset that Australia has in other first phase group pool.
Played one game with Steven Smith and Shaun Tait and the probability that the Dutch will progress to the last eight should mean that he avoids any discomfort battles against his fellow ' real '.
He is already involved in the hype of tournament and can't wait for some special games.
The meeting in England is intriguing, not only because they and the Dutch are the Nations of Europe just in case but because of recent history.
Netherlands then host England stunned with a ball last win at Twenty20 World Cup opening race, tournament in 2009.
"Was mentioned in meetings of the team that they could be a bit nervous after what happened last time," said Cooper. "But probably also means they will last us for a bit of revenge.
"However, we had some good players like Ryan ten Doeschate who played one game so far in Essex County cricket and Alexei Kervezee is also doing well in Worcestershire and there will be hoping he can get off to a flyer.
"Ultimately, we know there will be the underdogs in every game you play, but we also know that if we all play nicely together we can provoke upheaval few."
Reuters
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