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Relief For Australia! ICC Clears Matthew Kuhnemann Cleared Of Suspect Bowling Action

Aakash Saini

Matthew Kuhnemann [Source: @cricket.com.au/x]Matthew Kuhnemann [Source: @cricket.com.au/x]

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared of having a suspect bowling action after an investigation from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Earlier this month, the 28-year-old was reported over his bowling action shortly after starring in Australia’s emphatic 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka at the latter’s home ground.

Matthew Kuhnemann subsequently received the backing of his teammates, with interim national skipper Steve Smith expressing his confidence over the spinner’s ability of clearing all bowling tests.

Matthew Kuhnemann cleared of suspect action

Matthew Kuhnemann toured Sri Lanka earlier this month for a two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium, shortly after playing for Brisbane Heat in the BBL 2024-25 season. The left-arm Australian spinner picked up 16 wickets across four innings of both Tests as the visitors sealed the series 2-0.

However, Kuhnemann was subsequently reported for having a suspect bowling action, which put a temporary ban on him from bowling in international cricket. The match officials pushed for an investigation, which saw him independently tested by the ICC.

As per the CODE Sports, the 28-year-old has now been cleared of suspect action, and he can now resume bowling in competitive cricket.

Who is Matthew Kuhnemann?

Matthew Kuhnemann plays for Queensland in Australia’s first-class structure. He made his international debut for Australia back in June 2022 through an ODI in Sri Lanka. To date, he has played just five Tests and four ODI matches for his country. With 25 wickets in Tests, and an additional six in ODIs, the cricketer has collected 31 wickets so far across all his international appearances.

Matthew Kuhnemann is also a part of Brisbane Heat set-up in the BBL since the 2018-19 edition of the tournament. To date, he has picked up 44 wickets in 55 BBL games, with an economy rate of 7.62.