Left-hander Matthew Kuhnemann who took 16 wickets in the recently concluded two-match test series in Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka 2025 has been reported for suspected bowling action to determine whether his action is legal.
Kuhnemann has taken 25 wickets in five tests at an average of 22.20. According to ICC rules, a bowler is permitted a maximum of 15 degrees of flex in their bowling arm.
“The Australian team was notified of the match officials’ referral following the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and will support Matt through the process of clearing this matter,” CA said.
“Matt has played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017, including five Test matches and four One-Day Internationals. He has played 55 Big Bash League games since 2018.”
“This is the first time in those eight years of professional cricket that his action been questioned.”
“Cricket Australia will liaise closely with the International Cricket Council and independent experts in line with ICC regulations.”
Under Cricket rules, a player is allowed 15 degrees of flex in their bowling arm, but anything more is deemed illegal.
Kuhnemann will now have to undergo mandatory testing within three weeks to determine his action is legal. A biomechanist will analyze the spinner’s action and report the findings back to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
If his bowling action is declared illegal, he will be suspended from bowling until modifications are made to his action anf if he passes assessment.
He can continue representing Tasmania in domestic cricket but won’t be eligible to bowl for Australia in International Cricket.
Australia though play their next test in June, which is the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s.
