Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been called up to Australia’s squad in India and could make his Test debut in Delhi on Friday.
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Matthew Kuhnemann has been called up to Australia’s squad in India
The chances of Kuhnemann coming straight into contention are reasonably high. Australia is desperate to find an option to try and replicate the success Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed in the opening Test.
Swepson is due to return ahead of the third Test. The venue for which remains uncertain with doubts over whether Dharamshala will be able to host the game.
Kuhnemann is inexperienced at the first-class level
Kuhnemann is inexperienced at the first-class level with 35 wickets at 34.80 in 13 matches. And often struggles to get a starting place for Queensland when Swepson is available. However, he showed promise when he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka after being a late addition to that squad. And he was close to making this original tour party.
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Kuhnemann’s selection would likely require Australia to go three specialist spinners
However, Kuhnemann’s selection would likely require Australia to go down the route of three specialist spinners. And will depend on the nature of the surface in Delhi and the fitness of Cameron Green so that he could share the pace bowling with captain Pat Cummins.
Meanwhile, Matt Renshaw’s knee will continue to be monitored after he spent considerable time off the field on the second day in Nagpur. He had retained his place in the middle order when Travis Head was left out but made just 0 and 2 at No. 5.
