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Young Proteas, Bavuma fanatic can name the whole WTC squad (WATCH)
Nine-year-old Danny Winks is about as passionate a Proteas fan as you're likely to find. This is the most wholesome video you'll see today, and the boy can play, too. Nine-year-old Proteas fanatic Daniel Winks was beside himself with excitement as he waited to get Temba Bavuma's signature at OR Tambo airport. Can you blame him? The Proteas gloriously return to South African soil after winning the World Test Championships against Australia at Lord's. This ends a 27-year trophy drought as far as ICC-sanctioned events go. It's not an exaggeration to suggest that this momentous Proteas success will usher in a new generation of fans. Daniel, however, has been passionately following South African cricket for as long as he could hold a ball. The youngster is a batting all-rounder with best bowling figures of 3/1 off three overs, and his high score is 74 off 44 balls in an U11 game. Daniel plays U9 for Wanderers and the Graham MacMillan High Performance Academy and occasionally for the U9 and U11 South African Cricket Academy sides. Meanwhile, check out the video below where Daniel sends the ball over the ropes for a maximum to bring up his half century. May as well do it in style, right? Follow @danielthecricketer on Instagram as he embarks on his cricketing escapades. Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
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'What a joke': Jasprit Bumrah caught in drama after Aussie spinner's action reported
Jasprit Bumrah and Muttiah Muralitharan have been unwittingly dragged into the drama around Aussie spinner Matt Kuhnemann being reported for a suspect bowling action. Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday that Kuhnemann had been reported after the second Test against Sri Lanka, and will be required to undergo biomechanical testing to ensure his action is legal. Cricket Australia has two weeks to organise the testing, which will likely take place at the national cricket centre in Brisbane. Kuhnemann will be allowed to play Sheffield Shield for Tasmania while the test results are being analysed, but he can't take part in any ICC-sanctioned events. Cricket Australia expressed their surprise on Wednesday that Kuhnemann had been reported, after eight years of playing professional cricket without issue. The left-arm spinner played three Tests in India in 2023 and escaped scrutiny then. Inevitably, Bumrah and Muralitharan have been dragged into the situation, with hundreds of comments on social media mentioning the Indian and Sri Lankan players. Murali played his whole career with a unique bowling action, and is the leading wicket-taker in Test history with 800. Australia's Matt Kuhnemann, who took 16 wickets in the 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka in Galle, has been reported for a suspect bowling action. — Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) February 12, 2025 Murali was infamously called for 'chucking' in 1995 in Australia during the Boxing Day Test, which created an international controversy. However he was never suspended during his 19-year career after the ICC eventually tweaked the rules to allow his action. It was found that Murali had two deformities in his arm that mean he can't fully straighten it when he bowls, leading to the ICC allowing a greater degree of bend for all bowlers. The laws now allow for 15 degrees of bend, but before Murali it was only five for spinners and 10 for pacemen. Nevertheless, Aussie broadcaster Andrew Voss declared on SEN radio on Thursday morning that Kuhnemann shouldn't have a case to answer if the ICC effectively allowed Murali to "chuck" when he bowled his wrong-un (doosra). "I'm saying Muralitharan's 'doosra' was a chuck," Voss said. "If he was green-lit, Kuhnemann has nothing to worry about. If you are going to allow the greatest bowler to have a delivery where he chucks it, Kuhnemann should be fine." And Bumrah has also come in for renewed scrutiny due to the situation with Kuhnemann. Bumrah's action raised eyebrows at the start of the five-Test series against Australia this summer, with many calling out the noticeable bend in the Indian star's bowling arm. But Bumrah has never been reported because the bend is deemed to be a hyperextension rather than flexion. Rather than bending his arm at a right angle, Bumrah's actually extends beyond the usual range naturally. Looks almost identical to Bumrah's action. Hyperextension. If Kuhnemann is banned then Bumrah should be too (I would say will, but I don't think the BCCI would take that…) — Aaron (@InfiAaron_) February 12, 2025 I mean you just see suspect actions and go I wonder like Murali or Bumrah but it didn't even cross my mind for Kuhnemann. Considering they changed to degrees to allow Murali to keep playing id be astounded if he didn't get the all clear. — Matlock (@Matlock47825386) February 12, 2025 Hilarious that Kuhnemann is accused of chucking while Bumrah carries on without scrutiny and Murali and Malinga were allowed to continue. — Mark Ashton 🇦🇺 (@MarkAshton_7) February 12, 2025 How can they report Kuhnemann and not Bumrah? what a joke lol... I suspect Kuhnemann will pass the 15-degree test. — David (@tigzdaka) February 12, 2025 Former England player and renowned bowling coach Ian Pont explained why Bumrah's action is deemed legal in 2022. "You can see his arm straight from the wrist to elbow," Pont wrote. "The rule is when it is above the vertical that the elbow must not bend past 15 degrees. "You can clearly see the forward flexion in his arm, which is a hyperextension. This is allowed (a forward bend) for people with hyper-mobile joints. A hyperextension is a movement in the similar direction to the direction of movement – not downward or to the side. This is why Bumrah's action is classified as legal since it is within the guidelines of hypermobility." People saying Bumrah chucks it when he doesn't and 'why' is Hasnain under the scanner. To clear up what I am seeing, here is likely what ICC were interested in. I mentioned a while ago it was worth addressing this for Hasnain. — Ian Pont Official (@Ponty100mph) February 7, 2022 Queensland coach Johan Botha, who was reported twice in his career and suspended in 2006, said on SEN radio on Thursday that the stigma "never goes away" even if you get cleared. The South African, who coaches Kuhnemann in the BBL with the Brisbane Heat, said: "There's always someone in the crowd or on the other team who will say something. This will be part of his career now unfortunately." Aussie cricket great Ian Healy suggested Kuhnemann might have fallen foul by trying "something new", but insisted the spinner wouldn't have been trying to cheat and might not even have known if he contravened the rules. Botha added: "It's just a little hiccup for him and I'm sure it's nothing serious. We'll see what the results are." Aussie bowler Chris Green was banned for 90 days in 2020 and had to change his bowling action. While international stars Shoaib Akhtar, Marlon Samuels, Kane Williamson an Saeed Ajmal have all been suspended in the past for their actions.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Aussie spinner hit with ban in staggering fallout to Test heroics in Sri Lanka
Matt Kuhnemann was Australia's leading wicket-taker in their 2-0 Test series triumph over Sri Lanka. But his dream has turned to a nightmare after he was reported for a suspect bowling action this week and banned from ICC-sanctioned events until he's cleared. Only weeks after a dislocated thumb threatened his tour, the left-arm spinner asserted himself as a must-pick for future Asian tours with a series-leading 16 wickets at an average of 17.18. But news emerged on Wednesday that Kuhnemann's bowling action has been reported by match officials, and he will now have to undergo mandatory testing. Kuhnemann will have his action put under the microscope over the next three weeks - likely at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. The results will be analysed by a bio-mechanist and the findings sent to the International Cricket Council. Players are allowed a maximum of 15 degrees of flex in their bowling arm, and anything more is illegal under ICC laws. Fellow Aussie Chris Green had his action tested in 2020 and was banned for 90 days by Cricket Australia, while the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and Jasprit Bumrah have gotten away with questionable actions due to hyperextension rather than flexion. Matt Kuhnemann's series v Sri Lanka:• Wickets: 16• Average: 17.2• Strike Rate: 34.7And here's all 16 of those wickets 🔥 #SLvAUS — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 10, 2025 RELATED: Mitchell Starc adds to Aussie bowling woes for Champions Trophy Brad Haddin reveals truth about Marnus as Gilchrist makes shock call Cricket Australia have reportedly been left completely surprised by the decision to report Kuhnemann considering he's been playing first-class cricket for four years without issue. He also played three Tests in India in 2023 and his action didn't raise any suspicions then. According to reports, Kuhnemann might still be allowed to play Sheffield Shield for Tasmania while the results of the tests are being analysed. However he won't be able to participate in international events sanctioned by the ICC until he is cleared. If he's found to have an illegal action he'll face a period of time out of the game until it's found to meet standards. He won't play in the ICC-sanctioned Champions Trophy later this month after being overlooked for selection. Speaking after Australia's 2-0 win over Sri Lanka, Nathan Lyon heaped praise on Kuhnemann. 'Kuhny has been exceptional, and he deserves all the praise that he gets,' Lyon said, . 'The way he broke his thumb three weeks ago and to show the courage to come out here and bowl, I know it's hurting him, but he's there, he's shown a lot of courage and he's bowling exceptionally well. 'He just keeps telling me he's a Queenslander and they're built differently apparently ... even though he plays for Tasmania. He's bowling his best ball over and over and challenging guys' defence, and that's all we can ask. I'm extremely proud, especially given the Test matches he's played, for him to take 16 wickets in this series. I think he's been our best bowler.' Very intrigued to see what the findings of the test will be for Matt Kuhnemann. To see if the trademark locking of the wrist creates an optical illusion of flex as some have suggested or if there is indeed something more to it — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) February 12, 2025 Matt Kuhnemann's action reported during his 16 wicket haul in Sri Lanka Test series. This is the group of officials for the two matches. — 🎙️QUENTIN HULL (@QuentinHull) February 12, 2025
