Kuhnemann picked up 16 wickets against Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series © AFP The International Cricket Council has cleared Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action after it came under the scanner recently. The Australian spinner was reported for an illegal action during the second Test of the series against Sri Lanka earlier this month. Having been reported for a suspect action for the first time in his professional career, the 28-year-old left-arm spinner underwent an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Queensland. The results have revealed that the elbow extension for all his deliveries were within 15 degrees, above which an action is deemed illegal. As a result, the Australian can now continue to bowl in international cricket. Kuhnemann has played five Tests and four ODIs so far. Making his Test debut in India in 2023, Kuhnemann received a recall to beef up Australia’s spin options for another subcontinental tour. He ended up playing a significant role in the series win by picking up 16 wickets.
