Sam Curran

Cricketer

British Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth03/06/1998
Age28 years
BirthplaceNorthampton, Northamptonshire, England

Latest News about Sam Curran

20/08/2026

Sam Curran was ruled out of the rest of the English season after undergoing surgery on a groin injury. The setback ended his hopes of a Test comeback and also kept him unavailable for Surrey and England's white-ball matches later in the summer.

12/08/2026

Reports said Sam Curran would skip the 2026 ILT20 as he focused on winning back a regular place in England's Test setup. The update came amid ongoing selection discussions around his fitness and role in the national team.

19/03/2026

Sam Curran withdrew from IPL 2026 because of a groin injury, with Rajasthan Royals confirming he would miss the season. He later explained that the problem had been building for some time and required a difficult decision to step away.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSamuel Matthew Curran
HonourMBE

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9"
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorMedium Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityWellington College, Berkshire

Personal Life

EthnicityEnglish
HobbiesPlaying Golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherKevin Curran
MotherName
Siblings

Career

Cricket
International Debut
ODI24 June 2018 against Australia at Emirates Old Trafford
Test30 May 2018 against Pakistan at Headingley
T201 November 2019 against New Zealand at Hagley Oval
Jersey Number#58 (England), #58 (Surrey County Cricket Club)
Domestic/State TeamSurrey County Cricket Club
Bowling StyleLeft-arm medium-fast
Batting StyleLeft-handed
IPL TeamRajasthan Royals (2026)
Other TeamsPunjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Sydney Sixers, MI Cape Town, Desert Vipers

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
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