Australia cricket team spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has undergone a test at the ICC-approved centre in Brisbane. He was reported for a suspect bowling action in AUS vs SL 2nd Test in Galle following which he was suspended from bowling until further notice in international fixtures. As per reports, Kuhnemann will learn the fate of his suspension somewhere next week.
Kuhnemann undergoes test for bowling action
As per reports, Kuhnemann was asked to bowl at the same pace and with similar revolutions as he did in Galle. The session lasted for over an hour. The spinner was reportedly seen wearing markers on his body and being surrounded by several high-speed cameras, and a 3D motion analysis system. ICC experts watched on as Kuhnemann underwent the test in Brisbane.
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The results of the tests are expected to be out next week. If he is cleared, then his suspension will be cancelled and he can resume bowling in international matches. Earlier, Cricket Australia had issued a statement, claiming that Kuhnemann’s action had never been questioned in his 8-year long career.
“The Australian team was notified of the match officials’ referral following the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and will support Matt through the process of clearing this matter,” CA said in a statement.
Cricket Australia pointed out that since making his debut in 2017, Kuhnemann has played 124 professional games. The board pointed out that his action has never been questioned in the last 8 years. Further, CA said that it will liaise closely with the ICC and independent experts in line with ICC regulations.
“This is the first time in those eight years of professional cricket that his action been questioned,” CA added.
