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England all-rounder Tom Curran’s controversial Huge Bash League season with the Sydney Sixers got here to an finish as a consequence of a knee damage. Curran ended up sustaining a knee damage throughout his final outing with the Sixers in opposition to the Melbourne Stars final Saturday. Sixers launched an official assertion relating to Curran’s damage, which learn, “Sydney Sixers worldwide recruit Tom Curran has been dominated out for the rest of the BBL|13 season, sustaining a knee damage within the Sixers’ final match in opposition to the Melbourne Stars on Saturday.”
The BBL franchise additional went on to state that the extent of his damage is “presently not identified”. The all-rounder will fly off to England to endure additional assessments.
Curran’s BBL season was nothing in need of a curler coaster trip after he obtained concerned in an argument with an official earlier than the Sixers’ penultimate match in opposition to the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 in Launceston, when he tried to complete a follow run-up on the pitch throughout the warm-up.
The Sydney Sixers appealed the choice, however BBL determined to carry the ban, which meant Curran would miss the subsequent three matches, which included the Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Warmth.
The 28-year-old all-rounder grew to become obtainable for the on-field motion on January 3.
BBL basic supervisor Alistair Dobson said that Curran’s regret over the incident had been acknowledged within the enchantment course of however respect for umpires was essential as effectively.
“Umpires are a part of the lifeblood of cricket and it’s important they’re revered and appreciated by gamers in any respect ranges of the sport. We acknowledge the regret Tom’s proven following the enchantment and look ahead to seeing him again in Sixers colors,” Dobson stated as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
“Tom has been a long-time contributor to the BBL and is a transparent fan-favourite and somebody we hope will proceed to play an integral position within the competitors transferring ahead,” Dobson added.
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