Australian cricket’s star spinner Matthew Kuhnemann latest to be reported for suspect bowling action

28-year-old Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is the latest to come under scanner for suspect action. The move comes after the left-arm spinner played a key role in his country’s 2-0 Test series win against Sri Lanka recently. Kuhnemann picked nine wickets in the first Test match with figures of 5/63 and 4/86. 

In the second Test match, the 28-year-old picked seven wickets with figures of 3/63 and 4/63 in Galle. Kuhnemann made his Test debut in 2023 during the Delhi Test against India. In his debut match, the Aussie went onto snare two wickets, which included Virat Kohli for 44 and Mohammed Shami for two runs. 

So far, Matthew Kuhnemann has played five Test matches and picked 25 wickets with two fifers and a best of 5/16. The left-arm spin bowler has also played four ODI matches and picked six wickets, with his last match coming in 2022 against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Former Bangladeshi skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been in the news for his action coming under scanner after being reported during a county match last year. 

Cricket Australia puts out a statement regarding Kuhnemann 

Once Matthew Kuhnemann’s actions came under scanner, Cricket Australia put out a statement. Cricket Australia’s statement read, “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’s statement also read, “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 been questioned.”

The statement by CA ended by saying, “No further comment will be made by Cricket Australia or Matthew until the matter is resolved." Australia’s next Test assignment is the World Test Championships finals. Pat Cummins’ side will face South Africa in the grand final that will be held at Lord’s. 

As per reports, Kuhnemann will head to Brisbane to reassess his action. As per the protocols, any bowler who comes under scanner for suspect action is required to get the reassessment test within two weeks.