Update on Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action
Having come under scanner for his bowling action, Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared by the ICC.
Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the world cricket’s governing body.
Kuhnemann’s action has now been deemed to be legal and the left-arm spinner will continue to bowl in international cricket.
The 28-year-old had underwent an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations.
Cricket Australia's Executive General Manager National Teams, Ben Oliver, weighed in on the latest update with regards to the Australian tweaker.
“We are pleased for Matt that this matter is now resolved. It has been a challenging period for Matt however he has carried himself exceptionally well," he said.
“He has had the full support of Australian cricket and he can now move forward to the next phase of his international career with great confidence.”
Kuhnemann had been the key protagonist in Australia’s 2-0 ICC World Test Championship series win in Sri Lanka, where he finished with 16 wickets from the two matches.
The left-arm orthodox, who made his Test debut for Australia back in 2023 has 25 wickets to his name so far from five outings, said he was relieved with the outcome.
“I am very grateful for all the support I have received from my family, friends and teammates, and to Cricket Australia who stood by me throughout the process," he said via a statement.
“It was a disappointing way to finish what was such a successful Test series for Australia. I’ve never doubted my bowling action throughout my career and I’m always looking to improve the art of spin bowling in different conditions.
“I thought the process itself was quite fair and I appreciated the professional manner in which testing was explained to me and then conducted.
“I’m looking forward to finishing the season with Tasmania once my thumb has fully healed and then getting into my off-field preparations.”