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Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann cleared of suspected illegal bowling action

Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann cleared of suspected illegal bowling action

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Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann can continue bowling in international cricket after his action was declared legal by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Kuhnemann had been reported by match officials for a suspected illegal bowling action during Australia’s 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka this month where he ended up taking 16 wickets. Following this, he underwent an assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. The all-clear from ICC means that Kuhnemann can resume playing for Australia in the Test tour of the Caribbean scheduled later this year. A report in Reuters said that the ICC stated on Wednesday the amount of elbow extension for all of Kuhnemann’s deliveries was found to be within the level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations. A bowler is allowed 15 degrees of extension in their elbow before a delivery is considered illegal. Story continues below this ad Australia bowler Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect action. (AP) Cricket Australia (CA) said Kuhnemann is now free to continue playing international cricket. Ben Oliver, …

Steve Smith on Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action being reported: ‘He has been playing for 8 years in professional cricket’ | Cricket News

Steve Smith on Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action being reported: ‘He has been playing for 8 years in professional cricket’ | Cricket News

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Steve Smith said he was “surprised” when he heard the news that left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action was reported “illegal” during Australia’s recently-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. Australia won the series 2-0 under Smith’s captaincy, who was filling in for injured Pat Cummins. The left-arm finger spinner took 16 wickets in Australia’s two Tests in Galle, at an average of 17.18. “It’s come as a bit of a surprise to me,” Smith was quoted by ABC news. Story continues below this ad “He has been playing for eight years in professional cricket and nothing has been said in that amount of time. “I am thinking of him. At present, he has to go through the process. Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya during day three of the second test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) “We’re confident he will pass. He will go through that process back home. We wish him all the best.” A bowler …