Tom Curran’s Stint With Sydney Sixers End Due To Knee Injury | Cricket News

England all-rounder Tom Curran’s controversial Big Bash League season with the Sydney Sixers got here to an finish because of a knee harm. Curran ended up sustaining a knee harm throughout his final outing with the Sixers in opposition to the Melbourne Stars final Saturday. Sixers launched an official assertion concerning Curran’s harm, which learn, “Sydney Sixers international recruit Tom Curran has been ruled out for the remainder of the BBL|13 season, sustaining a knee injury in the Sixers’ last match against the Melbourne Stars on Saturday.”

The BBL franchise additional went on to state that the extent of his harm is “currently not known”. The all-rounder will fly off to England to bear additional assessments.

Curran’s BBL season was nothing in need of a curler coaster trip after he bought 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 apply 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 Heat.

The 28-year-old all-rounder grew to become out there for the on-field motion on January 3.

BBL normal supervisor Alistair Dobson said that Curran’s regret over the incident had been acknowledged within the enchantment course of however respect for umpires was vital as effectively.

“Umpires are part of the lifeblood of cricket and it is essential they are respected and appreciated by players at all levels of the game. We acknowledge the remorse Tom’s shown following the appeal and look forward to seeing him back in Sixers colours,” Dobson stated as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

“Tom has been a long-time contributor to the BBL and is a clear fan-favourite and someone we hope will continue to play an integral role in the competition moving forward,” Dobson added.

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News workers …)