Ben Curran, brother of England stars Sam and Tom, to make debut for Zimbabwe: ‘…looking down with a huge smile today’
3 months, 1 week ago

Ben Curran, brother of England stars Sam and Tom, to make debut for Zimbabwe: ‘…looking down with a huge smile today’

Hindustan Times  

Ben Curran is set to become the fourth from his family to play international cricket as he has been included in the Zimbabwe squad for their upcoming T20I and ODI series against Afghanistan. Ben Curran represented Northamptonshire until 2022 before moving to play cricket in Zimbabwe Both his brothers congratulated Ben on social media. The elder Curran had a long and fruitful career in English County cricket and by the time Zimbabwe gained Test status, he had completed his 10-year qualification for English residency and was not tempted back. Ben Curran rewarded for strong season in Zimbabwe While his eldest son Tom and youngest son Sam have both had success to varying degrees playing international cricket for England, Ben never received a call-up.

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Which cricketing siblings have played for different international teams?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which cricketing siblings have played for different international teams?

The Hindu  

When Ben Curran took to the field to make his international debut for Zimbabwe in an ODI against Afghanistan on December 17, the Curran’s became one of a few sets of siblings to have played for different international sides. Some other examples of siblings playing for different international teams are: Ed Joyce and Dom Joyce When Ed Joyce strode out …

Ben Curran, brother of Sam and Tom Curran, earns maiden Zimbabwe call-up
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ben Curran, brother of Sam and Tom Curran, earns maiden Zimbabwe call-up

India Today  

Zimbabwe cricket has added a new chapter to the illustrious Curran family legacy by naming Ben Curran in their ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan, set to begin on December 11. The Curran family’s cricketing heritage is further enriched by their grandfather, also named Kevin Curran, making Ben the third generation to play for Zimbabwe if he debuts …

Sam Curran's brother receives maiden call-up from Zimbabwe for ODI series against Afghanistan
3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Curran's brother receives maiden call-up from Zimbabwe for ODI series against Afghanistan

India TV News  

Sam Curran's brother receives maiden call-up from Zimbabwe for ODI series against Afghanistan Ben Curran has been handed his maiden call-up from Zimbabwe for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. England Internationals Sam Curran and Tom Curran's brother, Ben Curran, has received his maiden call-up from Zimbabwe for their upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. He is the son of the …

England vs Sri Lanka: Tom Curran stars with ball before rain ends hosts' bid for ODI series sweep
3 years, 8 months ago

England vs Sri Lanka: Tom Curran stars with ball before rain ends hosts' bid for ODI series sweep

Firstpost  

Bristol: Tom Curran followed in brother Sam’s footsteps against Sri Lanka only for rain to deny England a series clean sweep in the third and final one-day international at Bristol on Sunday. England’s Tom Curran is congratulated by his brother Sam after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Oshada Fernando during their third ODI. Wanindu Hasaranga had made 20 when …

India vs England: England's Sam Curran out of fourth Test due to coronavirus concerns
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs England: England's Sam Curran out of fourth Test due to coronavirus concerns

Firstpost  

London: England’s Sam Curran will no longer rejoin the squad in India for the fourth Test as originally planned, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday, citing potential health fears associated with the trip. Curran was rested following last month’s tour of Sri Lanka as part of England’s ongoing rotation policy, with a view to bringing the 22-year-old …

IND vs ENG: Sam Curran to miss third Test; rested to avert 'bubble' fatigue
4 years, 1 month ago

IND vs ENG: Sam Curran to miss third Test; rested to avert 'bubble' fatigue

India TV News  

England all-rounder Sam Curran has not travelled to India this week as scheduled and will not be available for selection in the third Test in Ahmedabad from February 24. The 22-year-old Surrey cricketer was scheduled to travel with Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood to India this week but England and Wales Cricket Board decided to rest Curran to avert 'bubble …

That's definitely a huge ambition of ours: Tom Curran wants to plays Tests with brother Sam
4 years, 11 months ago

That's definitely a huge ambition of ours: Tom Curran wants to plays Tests with brother Sam

India TV News  

That's definitely a huge ambition of ours: Tom Curran wants to plays Tests with brother Sam Together, they have played three ODI matches and four T20Is. Young England fast bowler Tom Curran on Wednesday revealed his 'huge ambition' as he talked about the desire to play Test cricket for England alongside his brother Sam after having experienced it in limited-overs …

Curran brothers endure coronavirus lockdown apart but are united in determination to help
4 years, 11 months ago

Curran brothers endure coronavirus lockdown apart but are united in determination to help

The Telegraph  

From their days playing backyard cricket together in Zimbabwe, Sam and Tom Curran have been used to doing everything together: going to school together, at Wellington College; playing for Surrey together; and, more recently, playing for England together. These are crazy times so I'm just getting by and making do, trying to stay fit and healthy while indoors.” “It does …

Curran follows late father in signing for Northants
6 years, 7 months ago

Curran follows late father in signing for Northants

The Hindu  

Ben Curran is to play county cricket for Northamptonshire, the club his late father Kevin gave eight years of his career to, as he signed a two-year contract on Wednesday. The 22-year-old batsman - whose brothers Tom and Sam play for Surrey and have both been capped by England - played for the first team in a T20 match last …

Sam Curran - Zimbabwe's loss, England's gain
6 years, 7 months ago

Sam Curran - Zimbabwe's loss, England's gain

The Hindu  

Sam Curran's exploits with both bat and ball played a pivotal role in England's 31-run win over India in the first Test and the Three Lions would be hoping for a repeat of the Edgbaston heroics as the second Test gets underway at Lord's. "His bowling was a pleasure to watch, where his short run up and easy action deceived …

Big brother Tom wants to make it two Currans in England side
6 years, 7 months ago

Big brother Tom wants to make it two Currans in England side

The Hindu  

Three years ago, when Sam Curran cut his teeth in Surrey, his elder brother Tom would protect him. But the Test match against India at Edgbaston — his second and England’s 1,000th — pushed him into the big boys’ league without Tom, who was nursing a side strain at the time of selection. Read: Losing father as a teenager was …

Losing father as a teenager was ‘pretty tough’, admits Curran
6 years, 7 months ago

Losing father as a teenager was ‘pretty tough’, admits Curran

The Hindu  

England will not forget its thousandth Test in a hurry. "Fabulous advert for the game of cricket," said Joe Root afterwards. RELATED| Kohli effort in vain as England edges a thriller to go 1-0 up The England captain felt 20-year-old Sam Curran, who was declared the man-of-the-match for his fine all-round effort, had a bit of Ben Stokes in him. …

India vs England: Tracing Sam Curran's precocious rise in cricket, the left-arm sensation with maturity beyond his years
6 years, 7 months ago

India vs England: Tracing Sam Curran's precocious rise in cricket, the left-arm sensation with maturity beyond his years

Firstpost  

In just his second Test match, Sam Curran decimated the Indian batting with his left arm swing bowling, in what he called as an ‘unreal’ experience. Former England captain and now the director of cricket at Surrey, Alec Stewart described Sam Curran as the best 17-year-old cricketer he had ever seen. A lot of credit should go to his father …

India vs England: Sam Curran set to replace injured brother Tom for ODI series, confirms ECB
6 years, 8 months ago

India vs England: Sam Curran set to replace injured brother Tom for ODI series, confirms ECB

Firstpost  

Sam Curran will replace his brother Tom in the England squad for the One Day International series with India London: Sam Curran will replace his brother Tom in the England squad for the One Day International series with India, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. All-rounder Tom – who like Sam plays for the same county side …

Ashes: Tom Curran to make Test debut for England; Jackson Bird replaces injured Starc
7 years, 2 months ago

Ashes: Tom Curran to make Test debut for England; Jackson Bird replaces injured Starc

India TV News  

England fast bowler Tom Curran will make his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia on Tuesday, replacing the injured Craig Overton, who has a fractured rib. England skipper Joe Root says South-African born Curran is a "feisty character" with an impressive work ethic. Meanwhile, a sore hand may force Australia captain Steve Smith to tweak his approach …

Ashes 2017: Surrey pacer Tom Curran selected for Test squad as replacement for injured Steven Finn
7 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2017: Surrey pacer Tom Curran selected for Test squad as replacement for injured Steven Finn

Firstpost  

London: Surrey seamer Tom Curran was added to England’s Ashes squad on Tuesday after Steven Finn was ruled out of the tour of Australia with a knee injury. AFP A son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin Curran, Tom has played a single one-day international and three Twenty20 internationals but is yet to make his Test debut. The Middlesex quick …

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