England all-rounder Tom Curran was handed a four-game Big Bash League (BBL) ban after being discovered responsible of intimidating an umpire in a pre-match dispute. Curran, who was lately purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the IPL Players Auction for Rs 1.5 crore, was charged with a Level 3 offence and issued with 4 Suspension Points underneath clause 2.17 of the CA Code of Conduct following a BBL match in Launceston earlier this month. However, the franchise and participant have confirmed their intention to launch an enchantment in opposition to the four-match ban.

In a viral video, Curran was seen indulging in an argument with the fourth umpire, who had requested him to not do a pre-match run-up on the pitch along with his spikes on.

The fourth umpire, who’s accountable for supervising the pitch throughout pauses in play, tried to cease Curran from doing, however the participant refused to co-operate. As a consequence, Curran was charged with a Level 3 infraction underneath Cricket Australia’s code of conduct.

Why would you do that, Tom Curran!

Completely uncalled for. Deserves getting the 4-game ban in #BBL!pic.twitter.com/gVVRG3ia8B

— Nikhil (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 21, 2023

According to CA, Curran accomplished an preliminary observe run-up through which he ran onto a part of the UTAS Stadium floor earlier than being ordered to not run onto the pitch by the umpire. Curran then proceeded to the other finish of the wicket and tried one other observe run-up, in keeping with CA.

“The umpire took position next to the stumps, blocking Curran from approaching the pitch and gestured to Curran to move away from the pitch,” the assertion learn as quoted by cricket.com.au.

“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,” he added.

Curran was later charged by match referee Bob Parry for “intimidation or attempted intimidation of an umpire, match referee, or medical personnel whether by language or conduct (including gestures) during a match” underneath Article 2.17 of the code of conduct.

(With ANI Inputs)