RCB’s latest buy Tom Curran faces 4-match suspension for INTIMIDATING an umpire before BBL match

In the video that has started doing rounds on social media, Curran could be seen running on the actual pitch in spite of the umpire's warnings.

RCB’s latest buy Tom Curran faces 4-match suspension for INTIMIDATING an umpire before BBL match

Tom Curran faces 4-match suspension (Image via X)

Tom Curran, who plays for Sydney Sixers, was found guilty of intimidating an umpire. He has been banned from playing four Big Bash League (BBL) matches by Cricket Australia (CA) due to this behavior.

The incident happened before the Sixers’ match against Hobart Hurricanes. In the video that has started doing rounds on social media, Curran could be seen running on the actual pitch in spite of the umpire’s warnings.

YouTube video

Curran did not stop and continued to run to the other side of the pitch. According to CA’s statement, Curran gestured to the umpire to move away from the pitch.

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 toward the umpire who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision.
CA shared a statement

RCB buys Tom Curran in 2024 IPL auction

The auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was held in Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on December 19. Tom Curran has put his name at the auction and has been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Tom Curran
Tom Curran (Image via RCB)

RCB were targeting the pacers in the mini-auction and signed the Australian for his base price of Rs 1.50 crore. Apart from him, the other pacers were Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, and Lockie Ferguson, among others.

This is not the first time the veteran all-rounder will play in the IPL. He has played for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018, Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2020, and Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2021. In 13 IPL games, he picked up 13 wickets at an economy rate of 10.80.

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