World Cup 2023 [WATCH]: Sam Curran pushes away cameraman in frustration during ENG vs AFG match

During the ongoing match 13 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between England and Afghanistan, there was a notable incident involving England’s Sam Curran. The game, which is taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, began with England winning the toss and opting to field. However, this decision quickly turned into regret as Afghanistan’s opening batters, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, established a formidable partnership, propelling their score to 55/0 af♈ter just 8 overs.

Afghanistan openers domination

The Afghan batters displayed impressive batting skills, resisting England‘s efforts to break their partnership. In the ninth over, Curran faced significant pressure when he conceded 20 runs due to the brilliant batting performance of Gurbaz. The Afghan batter’s aggressive approach seemed to unsettle Curran, who was striving to regain control of the game for his side.

Sam Curran’s frustration on the field

After completing his challenge, Curran was suddenly faced with an unexpected challenge. A cameraman positioned behind him was attempting to capture his reactions and emotions. Initially unfazed, the left-arm pacer continued to focus on his fielding responsibilities. Nevertheless, as the cameraman persistently maneuvered the camera to capture his reactions, Curran’s patience wore thin. He pushed camera in the opposite direction, signaling his desire for the cameraman to stay away from the field.

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Here’s the video:

Sam Curran gets physical with the cameraman.

— Alan Owen (@alanbowen)

This incident highlighted the intense and emotionally charged nature of international cricket matches, where players exp🤪erience moments of frustration and pressure amidst high-stakes competition.

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