Matthew Kuhnemann bowled a left-arm spin and got statistics of 5-16 to dismiss India for 109.
Australia bowled out India for 109 on Day 1 of the first Test, which is still playing in Indore, thanks largely to the efforts of left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann. Australia started off strong at the Holkar Stadium, taking a 47-run lead thanks to a five-wicket haul from a Queenslander. It was eventually found that the 26-year-old had studied Jadeja’s bowling strategy on rank turners, which gave him a huge advantage on Day 1 in Indore.
“One of the most useful things I learned from him in Delhi is that, as the ball ages, he shortens his delivery. Length is the most important item I learned from the second test that I applied to this one. You must maintain a steady 5-6 meter length in order to avoid being full, which is especially important on a wicket that stays low “A quote from Kuhnemann’s press conference.
When asked if he had spoken to Jadeja, Kuhnemann replied: “Have you got any advice for me after the last Test, I inquired. He answered affirmatively at the series’ conclusion. As a huge fan, I’ve followed Jadeja’s and Ashwin’s bowling careers over the past several years.”
As for his debut in New Delhi, Kuhnemann, who was flown in after the first Test, said he had never faced so much spin but handled it in stride.
Kuhnemann remarked, “There were a lot of spins today” on the pitch, which has been criticized by commentators and described as “not up to Test quality” by former Australia batsman Mark Waugh.
“To clarify, we were discussing sharing the same bowling ball and respecting my personal space. The performance of Nathan Lyon was outstanding. Don’t get ahead of yourself, he cautioned, even after a couple of wickets. These breaks don’t come around very often, so savor them while you can.”
