Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been given the all clear to join the Test squad ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka.
Kuhnemann fractured his right thumb while bowling for Brisbane Heat in their BBL match against Hobart Hurricanes last week, with fears turning to his Test hopes.
The left-arm spin bowler was rushed into surgery earlier this week to repair the fracture.
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Cricket Australia has now confirmed the 28-year-old has been "able to bowl" throughout the week, clearing him to fly over to Sri lanka ahead of the first Test on January 29.
Kuhnemann will join the squad over the weekend.
Matt Kuhnemann of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat. Cricket Australia via Getty Imag
He missed Australia's training sessions at the ICC academy in Dubai during the week, as he was forced to stay home to allow his hand to heal.
In the meantime, Kuhnemann, who has three Test caps to his name has been involved in an Australia XI against an England Lions side.
Matthew Kuhnemann left the field in obvious pain after suffering a thumb injury in the Heat's BBL loss to the Hurricanes. Fox Sports/Nine
Kuhnemann will also wear a protective covering on his right thumb, which is his non-bowling hand.
Cricket Australia also confirmed young Victorian batter Oliver Peake has been invited to join the squad as a development player.
He will fly over with Kuhnemann.
