Australia’s Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates after taking a wicket in a take a look at in 2023. — Reuters
Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected unlawful bowling motion after his dominant efficiency within the take a look at sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, Reuters reported.
The left-arm spinner was probably the most prolific bowler in Australia’s 2-0 whitewash in Galle, taking 16 wickets at a mean of 17.18.
Kuhnemann will now must have his motion examined to show its legality. A bowler is allowed 15 levels of extension of their elbow earlier than a supply is taken into account unlawful.
Cricket Australia (CA) mentioned it was notified of the match officers’ report after the second take a look at in Galle and would help Kuhnemann by means of the testing course of.
“Cricket Australia will liaise closely with the ICC (International Cricket Council) and independent experts in line with ICC regulations,” CA mentioned in a press release on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old’s motion has by no means beforehand been questioned in 124 skilled matches courting again to 2017, together with 5 assessments and 4 one-day internationals.
