Kuhnemann reported for suspect action after SL Test

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, has been reported for suspect bowling action.

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the development yesterday, stating that match officials raised concerns following the second Test in Galle.

CA assured that the Australian Team would support Kuhnemann throughout the process of resolving the matter.

Now that Kuhnemann has been reported, he must undergo an official assessment to determine whether his bowling action complies with the regulations.

If his action is found to be illegal, he will be suspended from bowling in international cricket until he modifies his action and passes a subsequent reassessment.

He can continue playing domestic cricket for Tasmania but will not be allowed to bowl at the international level.

The assessment will take place at Australia’s accredited testing facility, the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, within 14 days of the report being received.

A specialist from the ICC’s panel of human movement experts will supervise the scrutiny of his action.

Kuhnemann’s assessment in the coming weeks will determine his eligibility to continue bowling at the highest level. (Agencies)