Ben Curran has been selected for Zimbabwe cricket's ODI team for the forthcoming series against Afghanistan, which starts on December 11, adding a new chapter to the legendary Curran family tradition. Curran is getting closer to following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin Curran, who played 11 ODIs for Zimbabwe in the 1980s before becoming the team's head coach.
Following outstanding achievements in Zimbabwe's domestic circuit, Ben Curran was selected in the squad. Top of the charts in both the 50-over and red-ball forms this season, the left-handed batter has been an outstanding player. His red-ball heroics are equally spectacular, with an average of 74.14, and he has amassed the most runs in Zimbabwe's 50-over league, averaging an amazing 64.50.
The Curran family legacy
His brothers, Tom and Sam Curran play for England, while Ben will wear the Zimbabwean jersey. Sam has made 117 appearances, playing a crucial role in England's 2022 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, while Tom has participated in 60 international games. Ben would be the third generation to play for Zimbabwe if he makes his debut in this series, adding to the Curran family's cricketing heritage thanks to their grandpa, who was also named Kevin Curran.
Ben has frequently emphasized the impact of his father, who served as a mentor and a representation of Zimbabwean cricketing pride when discussing his path. Beyond his playing career, Kevin Curran Sr. made significant contributions to the sport by serving as Zimbabwe's head coach from 2005 to 2007, strengthening the family's bonds with the country.
Ben will become the fourth member of the Curran family to play international cricket if he plays against Afghanistan, bringing the family's cricketing histories in Zimbabwe and England together. As they get ready for a challenging series against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe will be hoping that his home success will transfer into an influence on the global stage.
In addition to highlighting the Curran family's long cricketing heritage, this momentous occasion also shows Zimbabwe's continuous dependence on homegrown talent to bolster their team for important international matches.
