Footage emerges of why Tom Curran was banned for four matches

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Cricket News: Footage emerges of why Tom Curran was banned for four matches | Footage of Tom Curran intimidating umpire

Seemingly out of nowhere, Sydney Sixers and England all-rounder Tom Curran was suspended for four Big Bash League (BBL) matches for intimidating an official in the leadup to the Sixers’ clash against Hobart Hurricanes back on December 11.

Sixers have confirmed they will appeal the decision after Curran was charged with a Level 3 offence under Cricket Australia’s Code of Conduct. However, footage has since emerged of the incident, and the all-rounder has copped widespread criticism for how he conducted himself.

Curran was working on his bowling run up ahead of the clash, but was running on the playing surface. The umpire attempted to put a stop to it, but Curran continued, and attempted to shoulder charge the umpire on the way through. He only just missed.

Tom Curran criticised for intimidating umpire during BBL 13

Fans on social media believe Curran was fortunate to only get four matches. Here are some the reactions to the footage.

This is arrogance.Suspend him 4 the whole tournament.

— SnEhA KuMaR ReDdY (@snehakumarreddy) December 21, 2023

Every sport in this country is short of umpires and this fella decides to charge at an elite umpire…four matches is nothing. Send him on his way and never have him back again. The game goes on without Tom Curran but can’t go on without umpires. #BBL13 https://t.co/qavzhwxeCi

— Roy Ward (@rpjward) December 21, 2023

After watching this clip, I can say only one thing..the match referee wasn’t wrong at all to ban Tom Curran.

I don’t know how the Sydney Sixers are even defending this kind of behaviour. If anything, Curran and the team should issue an apology letter. #BBL13 https://t.co/wUot2g3pW7

— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) December 21, 2023

For an international cricketer to do this is shameful and insane.

I wish RCB could cancel Tom Curran’s contract. Intimidating the umpire despite two warnings is showing disrespect to the game.

They want to appeal against the ban? All the best 😂 #BBL

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— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) December 21, 2023

This is utterly insane behaviour from Tom Curran. Lucky to only get four matches if we’re being honest. Why one commentator is trying to defend it is baffling. https://t.co/atESEBAMlc

— Steve Smith (@stevesmithffx) December 21, 2023

Umpire told RCB pacer Tom Curran to practice his run-up away from the pitch but he did not listen. Instead, he tried to collide and intimidate the umpire who was guarding the pitch. That’s why he has banned for 4 matches. #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/kuINZu6fgg

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) December 21, 2023

Sydney Sixers will line up against Adelaide Strikers in the 11th match of BBL 13 on Friday December 22. They won’t have Curran available for the clash, but will welcome back Sean Abbott.

The men in magenta have won their first two matches and will be looking to continue the run against a confident Strikers side who chased above 200 against Sydney Thunder earlier this week.