
Suspect bowling action charge levied on Matt Kuhnemann in the aftermath of the secons test against Sri Lanka.
Suspect bowling action charge has been levied on Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann.
Kuhnemann, who took 16 wickets in the two games in Galle, will now need to go through independent testing at a facility approved by the ICC, most likely in Brisbane. Bowlers are allowed to flex their moves by 15 degrees.
Kuhnemann’s action has been questioned for the first time in his professional career, which started in 2017. While his action is evaluated, he can keep playing domestic cricket.
He would be prohibited from bowling until corrective action is implemented and the changes are authorised if he fails the evaluation in the upcoming weeks.
“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,” a CA spokesperson said.
“Matt has played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017, including five Test matches and four One-Day Internationals. He has played 55 Big Bash League games since 2018.
“This is the first time in those eight years of professional cricket that his action has been questioned.
“Cricket Australia will liaise closely with the ICC and independent experts in line with ICC regulations. No further comment will be made by Cricket Australia or Matthew until the matter is resolved.”
An ICC media release said: “Australia’s left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the second match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka in Galle.
“The match officials’ report cited concerns about the legality of the 28-year-old’s bowling action. Kuhnemann will undergo an Independent Assessment of his bowling action at an ICC Accredited Testing facility to determine the legality of his bowling action.”