Gakke, Feb. 2 -- After Matthew Kuhnemann sustained a compound dislocation to his right thumb during the Big Bash League, his presence in Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka became a major doubt, however, proving everyone wrong, the left-arm spinner marked a remarkable recovery and ended up playing an instrumental role in his team's huge win in the sub-continent.

On January 16, when Kuhnemann dislocated his thumb, Dr Steve Frederiksen was present at the Gabba as a spectator. Just after the incident, Frederiksen went to the dressing room to assess the nature of the injury.

Just over two weeks later, Kuhnemann scythed nine wickets in the opening Test, playing a massive part in Australia's astounding innings and 242-run hiding of Sri Lanka. ...