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'You’re A Little Barbie Yourself...,' Journalist Flirts With Aussie Cricketer Maitlan Brown; Sparks Huge Uproar On Social Media

image-lktrsotoAustralian batter, Maitlan Brown. (Twitter)

The cricket world was taken aback by a peculiar interview that occurred during England's controversial The Hundred event. 

In an unexpected choice, former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes was selected to conduct sideline interviews during the women's tournament. However, his chat with Australian cricketer Maitlan Brown has drawn significant criticism.

During the interview, Hughes started off by offering plenty of positivity, but things took an awkward turn when Brown mentioned what her team, the Southern Brave, had been up to. The conversation seemed to go off track, leaving viewers cringing at the exchange.

“We watched Barbie the other night altogether and it was really good team bonding and the group is gelling really well together. That is the key to success I think in tournaments like this, how well and how quickly you can gel as a group," she said.

Hughes jokingly replied, saying, "You're a little Barbie yourself, innit, with your blue eyes," which elicited an uncomfortable laugh from Brown. His comment brought back memories of the infamous "don't blush baby" moment by Chris Gayle during the Big Bash, reminding fans of the awkwardness of that incident.

Notably, Brown is a well-established star with a successful track record in the WBBL (Women's Big Bash League) and has been a part of the Australian squad in both 2020 and 2021.