Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Chris Hughes (right) with erstwhile England skipper Michael Vaughan connected the opening time of this year's Hundred

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC a remark helium made to Australian all-rounder Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate".

After Brown said she had been to spot the Barbie movie with her Braves team-mates, Hughes replied: "You're a small Barbie yourself with your bluish eyes."

Hughes, who archetypal recovered fame connected Love Island, added: "She's blushing now."

The comments were criticised connected societal media.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the BBC said: "We person spoken to Chris and explained that his remark was not appropriate."

Brown has played for the Australia A squad and has received call-ups to the afloat Australia squad.

In summation to presenting sum of The Hundred, Hughes has besides worked connected ITV's equine racing programmes.

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