Tom Curran, the versatile player for Sydney Sixers, faces a setback with a four-match ban after an altercation with an umpire. The 28-year-old English international breached Cricket Australia’s Code of Conduct during a practice session, gesturing and attempting to run towards the umpire. The incident, captured on video, resulted in a Level 3 offence, leading to the suspension for matches against Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Brisbane Heat.
Sydney Sixers’ Tom Curran is dealt a blow with a four-match ban following a clash with an umpire before a BBL game. The Level 3 offence occurred during a practice run-up, where Curran ignored instructions, gesturing and attempting to run at pace towards the umpire. Despite an appeal from the team, Cricket Australia confirmed the ban, sidelining Curran for upcoming matches.
In a surprising turn of events, Sydney Sixers’ Tom Curran receives a four-match ban for an altercation with an umpire before a BBL match. The Level 3 offence took place during a practice session when Curran gestured and attempted a run towards the umpire, who managed to step aside, avoiding a potential collision. The ban will impact crucial matches against Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Brisbane Heat. Watch the video below
Reason behind Tom Curran's suspension.pic.twitter.com/9VRZfTSWwo
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1.During a practice run-up, Curran defied the umpire’s instructions by running onto a prohibited section of the pitch. Ignoring advice not to use that area, he proceeded to the opposite end for another run-up. The umpire, positioned near the stumps, inadvertently obstructed Curran’s path. In response, Curran gestured for the umpire to move away and attempted a run-up directly at the umpire in the bowling crease, as captured in Cricket Australia’s statement.
2.The incident transpired when Curran, against the umpire’s directives, conducted a practice run-up on a restricted part of the pitch. Despite warnings, he moved to the opposite end for another run-up. The umpire, stationed by the stumps, unintentionally impeded Curran’s approach. In reaction, Curran signaled for the umpire to step aside and then proceeded to perform a forceful practice run-up directly towards the umpire, as outlined in Cricket Australia’s report.
