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Tasmania Overhauls Cricket Squad with Kuhnemann, MacMillan Additions

Tasmania Overhauls Cricket Squad with Kuhnemann, MacMillan Additions

By May 3, 2024 0

Tasmania’s cricket team has undergone a significant overhaul, with the signing of Test spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and Under-19 World Cup winner Raf MacMillan. The recruitment drive has resulted in the omission of Paddy Dooley from the Tigers’ contract list.

Dooley, who joined Tasmania from Queensland last season, played seven Marsh Cup games and claimed nine wickets. However, the arrival of Kuhnemann, who has represented Australia in Tests and ODIs, has made Dooley expendable.

MacMillan, a 19-year-old off-spinner, impressed in the Under-19 World Cup, taking wickets in every game and contributing with the bat. He joins Tasmania from New South Wales.

The Tigers have also signed young fast bowler Will Prestwidge from Queensland. Prestwidge made his List A debut last season and showed promise with both bat and ball.

Tasmania coach Jeff Vaughan expressed satisfaction with the new recruits, stating that they will help the team improve upon last season’s Sheffield Shield final loss.

“We took a massive step forward as a program last year with some big changes to our squad,” Vaughan said. “We are confident the quality of players we are bringing into our squad will help us go to the next level.”

Tasmania’s contract list for the 2024-25 season includes:

* Gabe Bell
* Iain Carlisle
* Nick Davis (rookie)
* Jake Doran
* Kieran Elliot
* Jarrod Freeman
* Bradley Hope
* Caleb Jewell
* Matt Kuhnemann
* Raf MacMillan (rookie)
* Riley Meredith
* Lawrence Neil-Smith
* Aidan O’Connor (rookie)
* Mitch Owen
* Will Prestwidge
* Nivethan Radhakrishnan (rookie)
* Jordan Silk
* Billy Stanlake
* Charlie Wakim
* Tim Ward
* Jake Weatherald
* Beau Webster
* Mac Wright

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Matthew Kuhnemann Joins Tasmania in Bid for Test Recall

Matthew Kuhnemann Joins Tasmania in Bid for Test Recall

By April 23, 2024 0

Matthew Kuhnemann, the 27-year-old left-arm finger spinner, has joined Tasmania in a bid to secure regular red-ball game time ahead of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka next summer. Kuhnemann, who has played three Tests for Australia, was overlooked by his home state Queensland last season and has made the move south to become Tasmania’s No.1 Shield spinner.

Kuhnemann has 20 first-class matches under his belt and impressed during his three Tests in India earlier this year, taking 5 for 16 in his second Test to help Australia beat the hosts at Indore. He will be eyeing a spot in Australia’s Test squad for their tour of Sri Lanka in February, after a summer series on home soil against India.

Kuhnemann’s move to Tasmania is a significant boost for the Tigers, who lost to Western Australia in March’s Sheffield Shield final. Jarrod Freeman was their first-choice spinner last season, but Kuhnemann’s experience and quality will provide Tasmania with a different option.

Kuhnemann will also be available for 50-over selection for Tasmania and remains contracted to the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. Tasmania’s high-performance manager Salliann Beams said: “We are excited to have a player of Matt’s calibre join the Tigers and believe he will play a key role for us in the white-ball format of the game.”

In addition to Kuhnemann, Tasmania has also signed 22-year-old Queensland quick Will Prestwidge, who played two one-day games for the Bulls across three summers. These signings will bolster Tasmania’s squad and give them a strong chance of challenging for silverware in the upcoming season.

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Kuhnemann Departs Queensland, Burns Omitted as Bulls Revamp List

Kuhnemann Departs Queensland, Burns Omitted as Bulls Revamp List

By April 19, 2024 0

Matthew Kuhnemann, a left-arm orthodox spinner, has left Queensland and is set to join Tasmania in pursuit of more first-class cricket opportunities. This move aims to enhance his chances of selection for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, former Test opener Joe Burns has been omitted from Queensland’s contract list following a disappointing season.

Kuhnemann, 27, made his Test debut for Australia last year in India, claiming 5 for 16 in Australia’s only victory in Indore. However, since then, he has not featured in a single Sheffield Shield match for Queensland. The Bulls have preferred legspinner Mitchell Swepson as their primary spinner, leaving Kuhnemann with limited opportunities.

In Tasmania, Kuhnemann is expected to become the team’s leading spinner in both Shield and Marsh Cup cricket. He will bolster Tasmania’s attack, which narrowly missed out on winning the Shield title last season. Kuhnemann remains contracted to play for the Brisbane Heat in the BBL for the next two seasons.

Burns, on the other hand, has been left out of Queensland’s contract after being dropped from both the Shield and Marsh Cup sides last summer. His Shield omission came as a surprise, given his strong performances earlier in the season. Despite being the Bulls’ leading run-scorer through the first seven games, Queensland opted to promote younger batters in the second half of the season.

Queensland has decided not to offer the 34-year-old Burns a contract. He has played 23 Tests for Australia and scored four Test centuries. He is also out of contract at the Melbourne Stars.

The Bulls have instead promoted opener Angus Lovell onto the contract list after his Shield debut last summer. Queensland has also signed four of Australia’s Under-19 World Cup winners for next season, including captain Hugh Weibgen and promising quick Callum Vidler.

Queensland is still searching for a new coach after parting ways with Wade Seccombe last month.

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