Australia's star spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following his outstanding performance in the 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka. The left-arm spinner will undergo mandatory testing within three weeks to determine the legality of his action.
Series sweep! Aussies dominate Sri Lanka | 03:21 Australia ’s breakout star of the Sri Lanka tour Matthew Kuhnemann was reported by match officials for a suspect bowling action during his outstanding series, it has been revealed.Ben Horne and Robert Craddock revealed the shocking news that the left arm spinner will have to undertake mandatory testing within the next three weeks to determine the legality of his action.
That testing is likely to take place at Brisbane’s Centre of Excellence where a bio-mechanist will analyse Kuhnemann’s action and will report their findings back to the International Cricket Council. GALLE, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 08: Matthew Kuhnemann of Australia bowls during day three of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on February 08, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. The 28-year-old topped the wicket tally in Australia’s 2-0 series triumph with an impressive haul of 16 wickets at 17.
It was reported that Australian officials were surprised by the news, especially as no issue has been flagged previously in Kuhnemann’s career with the national team or for Queensland and Tasmania, which spans 28 first-class matches four ODIs and five Tests. It is believed that Kuhnemann will still be able to play for Tasmania in Sheffield Shield cricket while the results of testing are pending, but he cannot participate in international cricket sanctioned by the ICC until he is cleared.
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