Left-arm orthodox Test spinner Matthew Kuhnemann leaves Queensland for Tasmania to pursue more first-class cricket, aiming for a spot on the tour of Sri Lanka, while former Test opener Joe Burns isn't offered a contract as Queensland restructures after a disappointing season. Kuhnemann, 27, played three Tests for Australia last year but hasn't featured in a Sheffield Shield match since. He joins Tasmania, with a focus on becoming their top spinner in Shield and Marsh Cup cricket.

By the Numbers
  • Kuhnemann, 27, played three Tests for Australia.
  • Joe Burns has not been offered a contract despite playing 23 Tests for Australia and making four Test hundreds.
  • Queensland has signed four of Australia's Under-19 World Cup winners for the next season.
State of Play
  • Queensland revamps their list after a poor season, opting not to offer a contract to Joe Burns, and promoting opener Angus Lovell onto the contract list.
  • Queensland is still searching for a new coach after parting ways with Wade Seccombe last month.
Bottom Line

Queensland's restructuring sees the departure of Matthew Kuhnemann and Joe Burns, with a focus on promoting young talent and recruiting promising players, while the team continues its search for a new coach.