In a tumultuous Big Bash League (BBL) season, England all-rounder Tom Curran’s stint with the Sydney Sixers has come to an unexpected conclusion owing to a knee injury. The incident occurred during his final appearance for the Sixers against the Melbourne Stars last Saturday, marking an unfortunate end to his campaign.
The Sydney Sixers issued an official statement addressing Curran’s injury, stating, “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 extent of the injury is currently unknown, prompting Curran to return to England for further assessments.
Curran’s BBL journey was far from smooth, with a notable incident involving an argument with an official before the Sixers’ penultimate match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11. This dispute arose when Curran attempted to complete a practice run-up on the pitch during the warm-up. Despite the Sixers appealing the decision, the BBL upheld the ban, sidelining Curran for the subsequent three matches against the Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, and Brisbane Heat.
After serving the suspension, the 28-year-old all-rounder made a comeback to on-field action on January 3, only to face an unexpected end to his season due to the unfortunate knee injury.
