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Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann cleared of suspect bowling action by ICC
Dubai, February 26: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action has been found to be legal, and he will continue bowling in international cricket.
We're confident he will pass, says Smith on Kuhnemann's action report
New Delhi, Feb 15: Australia batter Steve Smith said he was "surprised" to know about spinner Matthew Kuhnemann being reported for suspect action during the Sri Lanka Test series. The stand-in captain backed the teammate to pass all tests to prove his bowling action was legal and come out clean.
'It never goes away': Botha on Kuhnemann's suspect bowling action
Brisbane, Feb 13: Former South Africa offspinner and current Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach Johan Botha claimed that Matthew Kuhnemann will always carry the stigma of having his action reported, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming testing in the next few weeks.
Aussie spinner Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action
New Delhi, Feb 12: Australia's leading wicket-taker in Sri Lanka Tests Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during last week's second Test at Galle.
McDonald confident of Connolly's future despite quiet Test debut
Galle, Feb 10: Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains optimistic about Cooper Connolly's Test future despite a subdued debut, insisting the young batting all-rounder has plenty of time to cement his place in the team's top six.
Always good standing behind stumps: Alex Carey on keeping wickets with quality spinners in Sri Lanka Tests
Galle, February 9: After winning the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey shared his experience of standing behind the stumps on the bowling of the spinners in the two matches against the hosts in the longest format of the game.
Smith lauds batters' adapting abilities following Australia's series win against Sri Lanka
Galle, February 9: Following his side's nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Test, Australian skipper Steve Smith said that he enjoys captaining in Asia and the way his team adapted to the conditions was outstanding.
2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon weave magic to hand Australia a massive advantage on Day 3
Galle, Feb 8: Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann spun webs around the Sri Lanka batters to put Australia into a winning position at the end of Day 3 of the second and final Test match of the series at Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.
Haddin urges Australia to send Konstas home if he is not in plan for second Test vs SL
New Delhi, Feb 2: Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has advised selectors to send 19-year-old Sam Konstas back home to play state cricket if he is not in contention for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Despite making an impressive debut against India, Konstas was left out of the playing XI for the first Test in Galle, with the side opting for the experience of Travis Head at the top of the order.
Serious problems with shot selection...: SL coach Jayasuriya after loss to Australia
Galle, February 2: Following his side's loss to Australia in the first Test at Galle, Sri Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuriya expressed disappointment with his team's shot selection and their inability to convert promising starts into big scores.
Don't reckon it has quite sunk in: Josh Inglis on scoring century on Test debut for Australia
Galle, January 31: The feeling of making history on his Test debut hasn't sunk in Australia's Josh Inglis. On Day 2 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, the 29-year-old struck the fastest century on his red-ball debut for the Baggy Greens.
Steve Smith wants Australia to be proactive in Galle to score runs against Sri Lanka
Galle, January 28: Australia stand-in captain Steven Smith advised his teammates, who hold minimal experience in the sub-continent to be "proactive" against Sri Lankan spinners in Galle.
Skipper Smith seeks adaptability as Australia prepare for spin trial in Sri Lanka
Galle, Jan 28: Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith has issued a clear message to his teammates as they gear up for a challenging two-Test series in Galle against Sri Lanka: be ready for spin and surprises. With his vast experience on the subcontinent, Smith knows all too well the challenges the surfaces in Sri Lanka pose, particularly in Galle, a venue infamous for its spin-friendly conditions.
Trav will go to the top: Steve Smith confirms Travis Head as opener for Galle Test
Galle, January 28: Australia have not confirmed the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, but captain Steve Smith has said that Travis Head will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja, cricket.com.au reported on its website.
Matthew Kuhnemann to join Australia squad for Sri Lanka Test series after recovering from thumb injury
Melbourne, January 24: Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was given a green signal for a two-match Test series after he has recovered after having surgery for his thumb injury, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Matthew Kuhnemann nears return from thumb injury, awaits clearance for Sri Lanka Test tour
Melbourne, January 23: Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has made significant progress in his recovery from a compound thumb dislocation and fracture, just a week after sustaining the injury during the Big Bash League (BBL).
Australia boosted by positive Steve Smith update ahead of Sri Lanka series, Champions Trophy
Melbourne, January 20: In an encouraging update ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Cricket Australia revealed that star batter Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as it seemed and has been cleared to join the Test squad.
Steve Smith suffers elbow injury during BBL clash ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Melbourne, January 19: Weeks ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia stand-in skipper Steven Smith suffered an elbow injury during the washout clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2025 season on Friday.
Playing spin in Australia is very different to playing spin in Sri Lanka, says McSweeney
New Delhi, Jan 13: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has said he will bring out a new method of playing spin bowling in Sri Lanka during the two-match Test series in Galle, adding that facing spinners at home is very different to playing against them in the island nation.
If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me: Nathan Lyon ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Melbourne, January 11: Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed that if his team needs him to bowl 100 overs in a week in spin-friendly conditions, he will do it.
Steve Smith named interim captain as Australia announce squad for Sri Lanka Test series
Canberra, January 9: Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29.
Connolly earns maiden call-up for Sri Lanka Test; McSweeney, Kuhnemann, Murphy included
Melbourne, Jan 9: Western Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly has received his maiden Test call-up, while Nathan McSweeney has been recalled after missing the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to kick off from January 29 in Galle.
Hazlewood likely to be ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to calf injury
Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.
Hazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Test tour due to calf injury: Report
New Delhi, Jan 7: Australia have faced a major setback ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29, as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the tour due to a recurring calf injury and side strain.