Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared to proceed bowling after his motion was referred to as into query following his spectacular tour of Sri Lanka. Regardless of being momentarily shocked by the scrutiny, Kuhnemann remained assured all through the method and is now targeted on securing a spot within the Check squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Kuhnemann, who topped the wickets tally with 16 in Australia’s 2-0 sequence win in Sri Lanka, admitted he was stunned when his motion was questioned. “I’ve performed over 100 skilled video games and by no means acquired questioned, in order that’s why I used to be at all times assured that I would be positive,” he mentioned forward of Tasmania’s remaining Sheffield Defend sport towards New South Wales.
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The testing course of proved to be easy for the 28-year-old spinner, who described it as merely “moving into there and bowling 20-30 balls (surrounded by) a number of cameras and sensors.” He emphasised that he by no means doubted the legality of his motion, saying, “I’ve bowled thousands and thousands of balls throughout my profession, and there was little question by any means.”
Regardless of his confidence, Kuhnemann was pressured to take a seat out Tasmania’s round-eight loss to South Australia whereas awaiting the take a look at outcomes. Though he remained eligible to play domestically, the ready interval offered a uncommon alternative to relaxation and get better from the rigorous workload in Sri Lanka, the place he bowled 92.3 overs in simply two weeks.

“It is fairly uncommon to get a break in the course of the season,” he mentioned, grateful for the surprising respite. “I gave an opportunity for my physique to get better. It was like a mini pre-season in the course of the season, so it was fairly good to have a pair weeks off.”
The break additionally allowed Kuhnemann to completely heal a fractured proper thumb sustained throughout the Sri Lanka sequence.
With the all-clear from the testing course of, Kuhnemann now has his sights set on one other potential Check task towards the West Indies later this yr. Acknowledging the spin-friendly nature of Caribbean pitches, he expressed his eagerness to be a part of the touring squad.
“I’ve personally by no means been to the West Indies, however I’ve heard it has taken some spin in the previous few years, so if the chance comes, I would like to go over there and play a job in that squad,” he mentioned.
Having navigated each the thumb damage and the scrutiny of his bowling motion inside a brief span, Kuhnemann feels extra resilient and decided to proceed proving his value. “Earlier than the incident and after, I’ve by no means been extra assured in my skill as a cricketer than I’m in the meanwhile,” he concluded, able to tackle no matter challenges lie forward.