The local Queenslander, who is relishing the chance to play at his home ground, described Abhishek as a \u201cserious talent\u201d and admitted Australia will need early wickets to contain India\u2019s explosive batting unit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHopefully, Xavier Bartlett or one of the quicks \u2014 Benny Dwarshuis \u2014 can take his wicket in the first couple of overs. He\u2019s a serious talent and just goes so hard from ball one,\u201d Kuhnemann told reporters on Tuesday. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a great spectacle on Thursday, but hopefully these boys can get him cheaply.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The upcoming match will mark India\u2019s first-ever men\u2019s international at the Gold Coast Stadium \u2014 also known as the People First Stadium \u2014 a venue that has hosted only two men\u2019s T20Is, three women\u2019s T20Is, and one women\u2019s Test so far. Known primarily for AFL, the stadium is still new to international cricket. For Kuhnemann, the contest offers both excitement and a sense of homecoming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI love playing here and it\u2019s always good to get back and see friends and family,\u201d he said. \u201cThe wicket gets better and better every year, so I\u2019m expecting a nice wicket and a high-scoring game. I think the Gold Coast is such a hot spot in Australia at the moment. The population is growing rapidly, and we\u2019ve produced some good cricketers this year. So I think the more games, the better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The upcoming match will mark India\u2019s first-ever men\u2019s international at the Gold Coast Stadium \u2014 also known as the People First Stadium \u2014 a venue that has hosted only two men\u2019s T20Is, three women\u2019s T20Is, and one women\u2019s Test so far. Known primarily for AFL, the stadium is still new to international cricket. For Kuhnemann, the contest offers both excitement and a sense of homecoming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With both teams expected to train at the venue on Wednesday, Kuhnemann anticipates a high-scoring contest on Thursday. And while talk around the IPL auction continues to grow, the 27-year-old says he\u2019s focused on performing for Australia rather than chasing franchise opportunities. \u201cI\u2019d love to play (in the IPL). It\u2019s pretty tough to get a gig as a spinner, so I don\u2019t really think about it too much. I sort of love playing cricket anywhere around the world, if it\u2019s in England, India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n