RCB Player Tom Curran faces 4 match ban by Cricket Australia for BBL 2023

The English spacer Tom Curran, is currently representing Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2023-24. He was recently handed over a four match ban as a part of a level three offense undertaken by him as per Cricket Australia and the BBL’s code of conduct. As per reports, the incident took place before the beginning of the team’s match against Hobart Hurricanes in Launceston on 11 December. 

Notably Tom was seen completing a practise run-up on the pitch a day before the game which was strongly opposed by the fourth umpire, which followed an altercation. The team franchise has admitted that they are looking forward to appeal against the Australian cricket board’s decision. 

Check out the official statement by Cricket Australia revealing Tom current offence

The statement read, “Sydney Sixers player Tom Curran has been charged with a Level 3 offense under the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct following his side’s KFC BBL|13 match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11. Curran was charged by the Match Referee under Article 2.17 of the Code of Conduct for intimidation or attempted intimidation of an Umpire, Match Referee or Medical Personnel whether by language or conduct (including gestures) during a Match. The incident took place during the team’s pre-match warm-up.

The Commissioner found:

• Prior to the commencement of the Match Curran completed a practice run up in which he ran on 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;
• 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.”

“Curran contested the charge, and the matter was heard by Code of Conduct Commissioner, Adrian Anderson. The Commissioner found that Curran committed the offence and imposed a penalty of four suspension points, equating to four KFC BBL matches”, the statement concluded.