Australia’s left-arm 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 International Cricket Council (ICC) after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane.
### Clearance and Future Prospects
The development means Kuhnemann will be able to resume playing for Australia in the Test tour of the Caribbean scheduled later this year. “Kuhnemann’s action has now been deemed to be legal and the left-arm spinner will continue to bowl in international cricket,” the ICC said in a statement.
### Independent Assessment
The 28-year-old Kuhnemann underwent an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. The assessment 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.
### Performance and Support
Despite being called for his action, Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia’s 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka, bagging 16 wickets at an average of 17.18. Cricket Australia (CA) also expressed its support for Kuhnemann. Ben Oliver, CA executive general manager national teams, said, “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 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.”
### Background and Regulations
After the Test series in Sri Lanka, match officials requested an independent assessment of Kuhnemann’s bowling action. The ICC allows bowlers a maximum of 15 degrees of flex in their bowling arm, and anything beyond that is deemed illegal. Kuhnemann, who made his Test debut for Australia in 2023, has 25 wickets to his name from five matches.
### Upcoming Series
Kuhnemann will be available for selection for the three-Test series in the West Indies scheduled across June and July. With his action now cleared, Kuhnemann looks forward to contributing to the Australian team’s success in upcoming matches.
Stay tuned for more updates on Matthew Kuhnemann and Australia’s cricketing journey.
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