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Kuhnemann set for one-off Glamorgan appearance

Kuhnemann set for one-off Glamorgan appearance

BBC News22-05-2025

Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann is set for what could be a one-off Glamorgan appearance in their Championship game against Middlesex on Friday. The 28 year-old left armer will be one of their overseas players alongside Marnus Labuschagne, who is also in the Australian Test side preparing for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June.Glamorgan's spin-bowling all-rounder Ben Kellaway, 21, is absent because of exams at Cardiff University.Sri Lankan paceman Asitha Fernando, who was signed for two months, is likely to have made his final Glamorgan appearance for the time being despite taking six wickets in the win over Northants in his best performance.
Only two overseas players are allowed in each game, with Glamorgan resting South African batter Colin Ingram ahead of the T20 Blast.They have also signed Sydney Sixers all-rounder Hayden Kerr mainly for the Blast, with Kerr making his second eleven bow in a win against Warwickshire.Glamorgan have risen to third in Division Two of the Championship after beating Kent and Northants, and are seeking three straight wins for the first time in nearly 10 years.Leg-spinner Mason Crane or seamer Ned Leonard is also likely to come into the team.

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