Know Your Player – Sam Curran
Cricketing milestones, rise through the ranks, trials and tribulations and their glamorous lifestyles – we cover it all in ‘Know Your Player’, a brand-new section aimed at keeping you updated with everything you need to know! In this edition, we take a look at England’s upcoming talent with both the bat and the ball, Sam Curran. Keep watching this space for a new superstar every time!
The Rise
Curran was born in Northampton, the youngest son of former Zimbabwe international cricketer Kevin Curran. His brothers, Tom and Ben, also play first-class cricket. Sam represented Surrey at Under-15, Under-17, and Second XI level. He was described by Surrey director of cricket, Alec Stewart as “the best 17-year-old cricketer that I have seen”.
Curran made his senior debut in a Twenty20 match against Kent at The Oval on 19 June 2015, aged 17 years and 16 days. He made his first-class debut in the same year. He claimed the figures of 5/101 in the first innings and is believed to be the youngest-ever player to take five wickets in a County Championship match.
In December 2018, Curran was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League for 7.20 crore Rupees (US$1 million). He had already made his ODI and Test debuts for England by that time.
Career Highlights
Off The Field
Kevin Curran was an international cricketer for Zimbabwe. Sam grew up on the family farm in Rusape, Zimbabwe before the family left the farm during a period of land reform in 2004. He was educated at Springvale House, Marondera, St. George’s College, Harare, and Wellington College, Berkshire.
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