Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
Latest News about Sam Curran
Former Sri Lanka captain and Rajasthan Royals mentor Kumar Sangakkara expressed disappointment over Sam Curran's last-minute exit from IPL 2026, calling out the all-rounder's decision after he was reported to have a 'season-ending injury.' Sangakkara highlighted the controversy that Curran subsequently participated in Vitality T20 matches for Surrey in England shortly after withdrawing from the IPL.
Sam Curran publicly revealed the details of the groin injury that forced his withdrawal from IPL 2026, admitting the issue had been building for some time before requiring a 'tough decision' to pull out. The injury ruled him out of the entire season for his IPL team, Rajasthan Royals, despite his strong performances earlier in the year.
Sam Curran played a pivotal role for England in the 2026 T20 World Cup, helping the team reach the semi-finals. In the group stage match against Nepal, he successfully defended nine runs off the final over to secure a narrow victory and prevent a shock defeat. However, he suffered a groin injury during the tournament, which ruled him out of the entire IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Samuel Matthew Curran |
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| Honour | MBE |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Wellington College, Berkshire |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | English |
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| Hobbies | Playing Golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kevin Curran |
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| Mother | Name |
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Career
| Cricket |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He comes from a family deeply involved in cricket | |
| 2. His father played for Zimbabwe in the 1983 and 1987 Cricket World Cups | |
| 3. His brothers, Ben and Tom Curran, are professional cricketers too | |
| 4. He grew up on a farm in Rusape until it was seized in 2004 | |
| 5. He has represented Zimbabwe in tournaments like the 2011-12 CSA Under-13 Week | |
| 6. At club level, he has played for Surrey in various age categories and Second XI | |
| 7. He played for England Under-19 in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup | |
| 8. In 2012, he tragically lost his father during a jog | |
| 9. He joined Auckland Aces for the 2017-18 Super Smash | |
| 10. Chosen for England's 2017-18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series but didn't play | |
| 11. Named Man of the Match in the first test between India and England in August 2018 | |
| 12. Awarded MBE in 2023 for services to cricket | |
| 13. Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2019 | |
| 14. Player of the Tournament in 2022 ICC T20 World Cup | |
| 15. Named Surrey T20 captain ahead of 2025 season | |
| 16. Scored first T20 century in 2024 Vitality Blast against Hampshire |