SURREY and England all-rounder Tom Curran likened Somerset's support to "a bunch of peasants" after his side went down to a four-wicket defeat in Taunton on Friday night.
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Curran, who scored 21 and claimed two wickets in the match, took to Twitter shortly after his side's loss and wrote: "Comfortably the worst crowd I've ever experienced today.
"A complete embarassment to Somerset CCC and all their players (who played a great game and are very good men). A bunch of peasants setting a terrible example for the many young kids I saw in the crowd today. Such a shame!"
The tweet was hastily deleted, but not before it was picked up on by Somerset supporters on social media.
Hi @_TC59. Did you lose tonight, champ? pic.twitter.com/VNPCvEoa3f
— Alex White (@AlexBrianWhite) August 10, 2018
*ticks being called a peasant by Tom Curran off the bucket list*
— Nicky (@somersetbagpuss) August 10, 2018
Tom Curran doesn’t hold back in criticism of @SomersetCCC fans.
— Charlie Taylor (@CharlieTaylor4) August 10, 2018
I was at the reverse fixture at the Oval: Surrey fans shouted abuse at children taking part in games on the pitch at the interval, then I had to guide my family around a fan urinating in the street after the game. pic.twitter.com/RGSf6kXZ7v
Curran's words sparked a mixed response, with some Somerset fans quick to criticise the player while others took a more balanced and sympathetic approach.
Tom Curran clearly made a mistake last night and he’s realised in minutes. But he’s a young man, many of them do. He’ll learn and the rush from a few on my timeline to hideously condemn him is just as bad. Remember Ellie Soutter next time you pile pressure on a young sports star.
— Joanne Vickers (@joannevickers) August 11, 2018
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Curran, 23, has represented England in two Tests, eight ODIs and six IT20s. His younger brother, Sam, is currently in action for England in the second Test against India at Lord's.
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