Tom Curran, the Sydney Sixers bowler, was given a four-game suspension for reportedly intimidating an official. The team has already declared that they would be filing an appeal. The England pacer was accused of a Level 3 infraction in accordance with the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct due to an event that transpired during the Hobart Hurricanes game on December 11. In the statement, the BBL mentioned that the pacer is charged with, “intimidation or attempted intimidation of an Umpire, Match Referee or Medical Personnel whether by language or conduct (including gestures).”
Cricket Australia released a statement outlining Code of Conduct Commissioner Adrian Anderson’s conclusions, which Curran disputed. The statement read, “The Commissioner found: Prior to the commencement of the Match Curran completed a practice run up in which he ran onto part of the pitch; Curran was verbally instructed by the Umpire not to run on to the pitch. Following this, Curran moved to the opposite end of the pitch to complete another practice run up.The Umpire took position next to the stumps, blocking Curran from approaching the pitch and gestured to Curran to move away from the pitch.”
The statement added, “Curran was seen in the footage gesturing to the Umpire to move away from the pitch. Curran then attempted to perform a practice run up and run at pace straight towards the Umpire who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The Umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision.”
Sydney Sixers react to Tom Curran’s BBL suspension
Tom Curran’s BBL franchise reacted to the suspension as they offered support to the player during this time. They are said to provide the bowler’s side on the current issue with the Big Bash League.
Rachael Haynes, Head of Sydney Sixers said, “Tom and the club maintain that Tom did not knowingly or intentionally intimidate a match official, and on legal advice, we will exercise our right to appeal the decision. We will support Tom during this period and look forward to him returning to the field.”
Fans react as Tom Curran faces hefty ban after altercation with umpire: –
Tom Curran suspended for 4 BBL matches for intimidating an umpire. pic.twitter.com/h10liX2aqf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 21, 2023
Shakib toh umpire to hi suspend kr deta ? pic.twitter.com/y3FUcGqM7i
— shreyas iyer (parody) (@shreyas_iyerkkr) December 21, 2023
Meanwhile legend Raina ?? pic.twitter.com/ufG3BaUSDn
— Chad Bhoi ? (Parody) (@mard_tweetwala) December 21, 2023
Is tarha to Virat kohlulli life time ban hon chaye
— Fahad Rahman (@FahadR56) December 21, 2023
A big call for Curran as he already dropped from the English squad.
— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) December 21, 2023
RCB joi karte hi bad luck shuru pic.twitter.com/NHVXWt6WbB
— Digant (@keepitsimple176) December 21, 2023
discipline should be maintained no matter who you are
— Hassan. (@Heyitshassan) December 21, 2023
Tom bhai RCB me aapne ye sb ni krna h
— Yash Shrivastava (@ImYshrivastava) December 21, 2023
Aise log RCB mein khelenge? ???
— vishal kumar (@vishalsah1986) December 21, 2023
