Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling action reported, will undergo testing:Australian spinner could face ICC ban, bowlers are permitted 15 degrees of flex – CarbonMedia
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Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling action reported, will undergo testing:Australian spinner could face ICC ban, bowlers are permitted 15 degrees of flex

Australian cricketer Matt Kuhnemann will be forced to undergo biomechanical testing on his bowling action after the left-arm spinner was reported by umpires during the recent test series win in Sri Lanka. Kuhnemann has been referred to the International Cricket Council and faces a ban if his bowling action is deemed to be beyond the permissible 15 degrees of flex. ESPNcricinfo reported that Kuhnemann will undergo testing later this month at an ICC-accredited centre in Brisbane. Matt Kuhnemann's action reported, to undergo testing Cricket Australia were notified of the development, they stated that they would support the spinner during the process. Kuhnemann had played 124 professional matches since his debut in 2017, including five test matches, and had never previously had his bowling action questioned. The 28-year-old Kuhnemann took 16 wickets in the two-match series at an average of 17.18. He has taken 25 wickets in his five test match appearances. What next for Matt Kuhnemann? If he fails the testing, Kuhnemann will be suspended while undergoing remedial work on his bowling technique. Kuhnemann can keep playing domestic cricket until the jury is out on his action. A final decision on the matter will be announced by the global governing body. He will have to rework his action and make corrections, get his action approved by the ICC in case he is banned. Earlier, the youngster broke his thumb while playing in the Big Bash League in mid-January but he made a brisk recovery to seal his place in Australia's squad for the two Tests against Sri Lanka. (With PTI inputs)Original Article