Matthew Kuhnemann, a left-arm spin bowler from Australia, will not play in Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield match against South Australia. This decision comes after officials reported that he might have an illegal bowling action. Kuhnemann recently took 16 wickets in a test series where Australia won 2-0 against Sri Lanka.
Originally, Kuhnemann was supposed to play on Tuesday in Adelaide, but on Monday, the team said he would sit out due to an old thumb injury on his bowling hand. He had surgery last month after breaking his thumb while playing for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League in January. Even with this injury, Kuhnemann played two tests against Sri Lanka in Galle.
By missing the Shield match, Kuhnemann will have his bowling action tested soon. Experts from the International Cricket Council (ICC) are expected to examine him at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.
This news has sparked discussion across Australia, especially since Kuhnemann had a clean record in more than 100 professional matches since 2017, including five tests and four one-day internationals.
Steve Smith, who led Australia in the series against Sri Lanka while captain Pat Cummins was injured, said he believed Kuhnemann would be cleared of any issues. Tasmania captain Jordan Silk expressed his support for Kuhnemann, saying many were shocked by the news but that the team would support him and look forward to having him back soon.
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