Rookie Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who made an impressive debut in the Test series against India, said he has received “some awesome tips” about his craft from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
Kuhnemann said Jadeja stuck to his “promise and spent about 15 minutes talking about everything” after India clinched the series 2-1 following the drawn fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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“It was probably about 15 minutes, he [Jadeja] was just giving me some awesome tips; we talked about everything,” Kuhnemann was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket. “He gave me some good tips for the next time we’re in the subcontinent and some tips to go back home with as well.”
The 26-year-old Queenslander claimed six wickets, including a maiden five-for, to play a key role in Australia winning the third Test at Indore. His interaction with cricketing greats has only fuelled Kuhnemann`s hunger and desire to keep improving in global cricket. Indian head coach Rahul Dravid lauded the powerful trio – Kuhnemann, Lyon and Murphy, calling them the best spin attack faced by India on home turf for more than a decade.
Even Kuhnemann would agree.
“The way that it happened, I wouldn`t change it for the world,” Kuhnemann said. “Nathan Lyon took myself and Todd under his wing from the get-go, he was pretty much like a big brother to us over here. I think we`re very lucky to have Gaz and his experience to learn off. I`m ready to get back in the nets, get back in there after speaking to Jadeja. I`m really keen to tinker with a couple of things, trying just to keep improving my skills and play as much cricket as I can.”
If his bowling heroics weren`t enough, Kuhnemann became the first Australian player to open and bat at No. 11 in the same Test match since Percy Hornibrook against England in 1929.
(With PTI inputs)
