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‘We’re Confident’: Steve Smith Backs Kuhnemann To Clear Tests After Suspected Action Report

Poulomi Chakraborty

Matt Kuhnemann's Bowling Action Came Under Scrutiny (Source: @MehwishMalik/x.com)Matt Kuhnemann's Bowling Action Came Under Scrutiny (Source: @MehwishMalik/x.com)

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The Aussie excellence in the longest format remained non-hampered as Steve Smith and Co. whitewashed Sri Lanka in the recently ended two-match Test series. Even after the dominating win, the Australian side faced a setback.

During the second Test, spinner Matt Kuhnemann's bowling action came under scrutiny after match officials raised concerns. However, captain Steve Smith remains confident, believing Kuhnemann will pass the assessment without issues.

Kuhnemann Will Go Through A Biomechanical Test

After a massive triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia faced Sri Lanka and whitewashed them in a two-match Test series keeping their winning momentum intact. However, their triumph was met with a setback in the second Test when match officials and Sri Lankan batters raised concerns over the legality of Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling action.

The Aussie spinner conquered the series while picking up 16 wickets in two Tests. However, with allegations over his bowling action, he now faces a biomechanical test. He will need to bowl for several hours in front of the camera with sensors attached to his body while ICC experts closely examine his actions. Only if he clears the assessment will he be permitted to bowl in international cricket again.

Smith Remains Confident In Kuhnemann’s Ability

Despite the series win, this has become a setback for the Aussies. In Kuhnemann’s eight-year professional cricket career, this is the first time his bowling action has been questioned. As Kuhnemann prepares for testing, captain Steve Smith stands by him, confident he will clear all assessments.

“It’s come as a bit of a surprise to me. He has been playing for eight years in professional cricket and nothing has been said in that amount of time. am thinking of him, at present, he has to go through the process.” Smith backs the spinner.

“We’re confident he will pass. He will go through that process back home, we wish him all the best,” he added.

As Kuhnemann can’t bowl on the international stage before passing the test, he may continue bowling in domestic cricket for Tasmania. The crucial biomechanical test in Brisbane will determine his fate, as he must prove his bowling action is legal to return to the international stage.