Australia spinner cleared of suspected bowling action

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.

 

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.