While Sam and Tom dangle established themselves in England’s national setup, Ben has chosen a explicit path, representing Zimbabwe.
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10 December, 2024, 10:05 am
Final modified: 10 December, 2024, 10:07 am
Ben Curran, brother to England internationals Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his first name-as much as Zimbabwe’s national team for his or her upcoming series in opposition to Afghanistan.
The left-handed batter has been included in the ODI squad for the three-match series, which begins on 11 December in Harare.
This chance marks a explicit chapter in the Curran family’s cricketing legacy. While Sam and Tom dangle established themselves in England’s national setup, Ben has chosen a explicit path, representing Zimbabwe.
The 28-year-outdated started his knowledgeable occupation in England, playing County Cricket for Northamptonshire since 2018 and that contains in The Hundred. His most contemporary shift to Zimbabwe’s home cricket paved the diagram for his inclusion in the national aspect.
Ben, the heart sibling amongst the Curran brothers, follows a rich cricketing lineage.
Their grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, performed seven first-class matches in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) for the length of the unhurried Forties, even facing the touring Australians in 1949.
Their father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, used to be moreover an carried out all-rounder for Zimbabwe, playing 11 ODIs between 1983 and 1987, scoring 287 runs and taking nine wickets.
Sam, the youngest of the three brothers, is for the time being one among England’s most a ought to-dangle players, while Tom, the eldest, has moreover represented England right by means of formats.
Zimbabwe has moreover named 18-year-outdated Newman Nyamhuri in both the T20I and ODI squads. Nyamhuri shone in the 2024 Below-19 World Cup as Zimbabwe’s high wicket-taker and now no longer too lengthy ago delivered standout performances in home cricket, including a four-wicket haul for Southern Rocks.
The series in opposition to Afghanistan begins with three T20Is on 11, 13, and 14 December, followed by ODIs on 17, 19, and 21 December, all to be held in Harare.
The teams will then head to Bulawayo for a two-match Check series starting on 26 December.
