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Australia information – Matthew Kuhnemann joins Tasmania to push for a Check return

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Three-Check spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has signed with Tasmania in a bid for red-ball sport time forward of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka subsequent summer season.

The 27-year-old did not play for his house state of Queensland in final season’s Sheffield Protect and has made the transfer south with hopes of turning into Tasmania’s No.1 Protect spinner and push his case for an Australia recall forward of the two-Check tour subsequent 12 months.

Kuhnemann, who has 20 first-class matches beneath his belt, performed three Checks for Australia in India in early 2023. After being flown over mid-tour, the left-arm finger spinner took 5 for 16 in his second Check to assist Australia beat the hosts at Indore.

“I am very grateful to be given the chance from Tasmania to affix their gifted squad,” Kuhnemann mentioned on Monday.

“I am excited to get down there, problem myself, and assist contribute to successful video games and competitions for Tasmania.”

Kuhnemann will probably be eyeing a spot in Australia’s Check squad for his or her tour of Sri Lanka in February, after a summer season sequence on house soil in opposition to India.

He may also be obtainable for 50-over choice for Tasmania and stays contracted to the Brisbane Warmth within the Large Bash League.

“We’re excited to have a participant of Matt’s calibre be a part of the Tigers and imagine he’ll play a key function for us within the white-ball format of the sport,” Cricket Tasmania high-performance supervisor Salliann Beams mentioned.

“Matt’s left-arm orthodox bowling craft will present us with a distinct choice to our bowling line-up, as somebody who has had success for Australia, and on a nationwide stage within the BBL.”

Kuhnemann, who has additionally performed 4 one-day internationals, was caught behind leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson, who took 30 wickets for the season for Queensland.

The Tigers additionally introduced the signing of 22-year-old Queensland fast Will Prestwidge, who performed two one-day video games for the Bulls throughout three summers.


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