BBC Presenter Warned for Inappropriate Comment during The Hundred Women Match
The UK-based broadcaster BBC has issued a warning to one of its presenters for making an inappropriate comment during an interview with a cricketer at The Hundred Women on Tuesday, August 1. Chris Hughes, a former Love Island contestant, had addressed Australian all-rounder Maitlan Brown as little Barbie during a pitchside interview. The incident unfolded as Brown, who plays for Southern Brave, spoke about the team’s bonding activities ahead of the T20 tournament. Hughes responded by saying, You’re a little Barbie yourself, aren’t you, with your blue eyes, to which Brown laughed, and Hughes added, She’s blushing now.
The BBC has acknowledged that the comment made by Hughes was not appropriate and has since spoken to him about the matter. It is important to note that Hughes gained recognition through his appearance on the third series of the reality show Love Island and has also presented horse racing coverage for ITV.
In a separate development, the Southern Brave emerged victorious in The Hundred Women 2023 opener against the Trent Rockets, winning by a margin of 27 runs. The Brave, batting first after being asked to do so, scored a total of 157-6. Smriti Mandhana showcased her batting prowess by scoring 55 off 36 balls at a strike rate of 152.78, including two sixes and six boundaries. Maia Bouchier contributed 31 off 18 deliveries, while Danielle Wyatt and Chloe Tryon added run-a-ball 27 and 23* (10) respectively. Byrony Smith stood out as the standout bowler for the Rockets, securing figures of 2-34, with Naomi Dattani, Alana King, and Kristie Gordon each taking one wicket.
In response, Mary Taylor and Georgia Adams put up an exceptional bowling performance, restricting the Rockets to 130-7. Natalie Sciver-Brunt, the Rockets’ captain, top-scored with 49 runs off 31 balls, featuring one six and seven boundaries. However, the other batters failed to make substantial contributions. Taylor claimed three wickets, while Adams took two. The captain of the Brave, Anya Shrubsole, also chipped in with one wicket.
Unfortunately, due to rain, the double headers scheduled to feature Welsh Fire, Manchester Originals, London Spirit, and Oval Invincibles were abandoned on Wednesday, August 2.
In conclusion, the BBC has taken action by warning presenter Chris Hughes for his inappropriate comment during an interview with cricketer Maitlan Brown at The Hundred Women. Meanwhile, in the opening match, the Southern Brave emerged victorious over the Trent Rockets. However, bad weather affected the scheduled double headers, leading to their cancellation.
