Sam Curran is an English Cricket Team player representing his country in all cricket formats. He has participated in several T20 leagues and plays for Surrey in domestic cricket. Curran made his One Day International and Test debuts in 2018. He made his T20 International debut next year, in 2019. He took the most wickets for England during the competition and won the Player of the Tournament award. Because of his extraordinary performance, he was included in the England squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2022. When England defeated Afghanistan in 2022, he set a record for the Best T20I bowling stats of 5–10 in England cricket history. Curran again made history in the 2023 Cricket World Cup by being the first England bowler to take a wicket with his first ball in his debut match.
Biography
Sam was born on June 3, 1998, in Northampton, England. His full name is Samuel Matthew Curran. As part of the 2023 Birthday Honors, Curran received the title Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in honor of his contributions to cricket. He is an all-rounder player. Sam bowls medium-fast and plays as a left-handed batsman.
Social Media Accounts
Samuel Matthew Curran has the following social media accounts.
Wiki Facts
Samuel Curran is a rising star in England’s cricket. Like Katie Goodland, he is also a British national who follows the Christian religion and often visits the church to fulfill his religious practices. At such a young age, Sam has received enormous recognition worldwide.
| Full Name | Samuel Matthew Curran |
| Nickname | Sam |
| Date of Birth | June 3, 1998 |
| Age | 26 as of 2024 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthplace | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Hometown | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Education | Willington College, Berkshire, England |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Country Representation | England |
| Title/Role | All-Rounder |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm medium-fast |
| Nationality | English British Zimbabwean |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Golf Playing |
| Relationship Status | Unmarried |
| Height | In feet: 5 feet 9 inches In centimeters: 175 cm |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Weight | In Kilograms: 65 kg In Pounds: 145lbs |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 38 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 13 inches |
Net Worth
As a star cricketer, the all-rounder Curran reportedly has a net worth of $5 million as of 2024 while playing for England Cricket. A significant part of his income is generated from his international matches and playing at the national level.
| Net Worth | $5 million as of 2024 |
Zodiac Sign
The zodiac sign of Sam Curran is Gemini, like US President Donald Trump and celebs such as Tom Holland, Abhishek Malhan, Sheynnis Palacious, and Morgan Freeman.
Education
He grew up in Zimbabwe and attended St. George’s College in Harare and Springvale House in Marondera for his education. Before the family left their wealth and property during land reform in Zimbabwe, he was raised on the Rusape farm. He relocated to England in 2012, when he attended Wellington College in Berkshire, England.
Parents and Siblings
Curran belongs to a family of cricketers. His father, Kevin M. Curran, was a part of the Zimbabwe Cricket team. Kevin played international matches and represented Zimbabwe in two World Cups in 1983 and 1987. Like Sam Curran, two of his brothers, Tom Curran and Ben Curran, are cricketers. They both represent England domestically and internationally as part of the English Cricket team.
| Father | Kevin Malcolm Curran (International Cricketer from Zimbabwe) |
| Mother | Sarah |
| Brother | Tom Curran (English Test Crickter) Ben Curran (English Crickter) |
| Sister | Update Soon |
| Grandfather | Kevin Patrick Curran (Rhodesian Cricketer) |
Relationship/Girlfriend
The handsome and charming Sam Curran is not married yet. However, he is reportedly in a relationship with Isabella Symonds-Willmott. His girlfriend Isabella is also known as Isabella Grance. Both are often seen together and spend quality time with each other.
| Girlfriend | Isabella Grance (Isabella Symonds-Willmott) |
Professional Career
On June 19, 2015, Curran debuted his T20 career as a senior against Kent at the domestic level. He played a T20 match at The Oval at the NatWest T20 Blast event. He was then 17 years and 16 days old. Similarly, Sam Curran made his first-class debut on July 13, 2015, at The Oval against Kent in a County Championship match.
After Tony Lock (who debuted 69 years ago at 17 years and eight days), Curran became Surrey’s second-youngest first-class cricket player in history at 17 and 40 days. The director of cricket at Surrey Club, Alec Stewart, admired his performance and said,
“He was the best 17-year-old cricketer I have seen.”
International Career
Curran received player of the tournament while playing for the Zimbabwe Cricket U13s in the 2011–12 CSA U13 Week in South Africa. He played in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on behalf of England’s Under-19 team. In January 2018, Curran was selected for the first time as a senior player for England for the Trans-Tasman Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand in 2017–18.
However, he did not participate in any matches. Sam was selected for the England Test squad on May 30, 2018, a day before the second Test against Pakistan to substitute for Ben Stokes. He played his first One Day International match against Australia on June 24, 2018.
| Team Affiliation | England National Cricket Team |
| Total Matches Played (as of 2023) | Test matches: 24 ODIs: 30 T20I: 41 |
| Years Active | 2018-Present |
| Test Debut | June 1, 2018, against Pakistan |
| Last Test Played | August 25, 2021, against India |
| ODI Debut | June 24, 2018, against Australia |
| Last ODI Played | October 15, 2023, against Afghanistan |
| ODI Shirt No. | 58 |
| T20 International Debut | November 1, 2019, against New Zealand |
| Last T20 International Played | September 5, 2023, against New Zealand |
| T20 International Shirt No. | 58 |
| Total Wickets taken (as of 2023) | Test: 47 ODIs: 30 T20I: 43 |
| Total Scores (as of 2023) | ODIs: 456 T20I: 185 Test: 815 |
Domestic Career
Curran played for Surrey, England’s County Cricket Club, in the Second XI, Under-15, and Under-17 levels. He played for Weybridge in the Surrey Championship Premier Division in 2014. The Auckland Aces signed him for the Super Smash in 2017–18. Kings XI Punjab picked him in December 2018 during the player auction for the IPL 2019. They Purchased him for 7.20 Crore Rupees (US$ 1 million).
The International Cricket Council (ICC) selected him in March 2019 as one of eight players to watch before the 2019 IPL. The Kings XI Punjab let him go before the 2020 Indian Premier League auction. Later, the Chennai Super Kings purchased him for their team at the 2020 IPL auction ahead of its 2020 season. Samuel Curran is currently a part of the Punjab Kings.
| Teams | Year |
| Zimbabwe Under-13 | 2011 |
| Surrey | 2015-Present |
| Auckland Aces | 2017-2018 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2018-2019 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2020-2021 |
| Oval Invincibles (Men) | 2021-Present |
| MI Cape Town | 2023 |
| Punjab Kings | 2023-Present |
T20I Career and T20I World Cup 2022
On November 1, 2019, he played his first T20I match for England against New Zealand. In his debut T20I against Afghanistan, Curran took five wickets. He made history and became the first-ever English Player to achieve it. Sam received the Man of the Match award in this match as the game ended in a victory for England. He won the Man of the Match award again when he took 3/12 wickets in just four overs in the Final against Pakistan.
Samuel got 13 wickets with a bowling average of 11.38, becoming the Second-Highest Wicket-Taker in the tournament. After his brilliant performance in the tournament, he got the Player of the Tournament award. With his victorious career achievements, Curran made his place in the England team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in September 2021. However, On October 5, 2021, Curran’s back injury stopped him from playing for England. Sam Curran was also a part of the England squad that played ICC’s T20 Men Worldcup of 2022.
Interesting Facts
- Because of his achievements throughout the 2018 season, the Cricket Writers’ Club named him the Young Cricketer of the Year.
- Besides England, Sam has also played cricket for Zimbabwe during his early years. He was a part of the Under-13 team.
- Currans’s family is a family of cricketers. His father, grandfather, and brothers all have played outstanding cricket.
- He is a great all-rounder and knows how to use his bat and ball skillfully.
- Curran received his first Player of the Match award in August 2018 while playing a test series against India.
Is Sam Curran married ?
No, the English All-Rounder Sam is not married yet.Â
What is the zodiac sign of Sam Curran?
His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Is Sam Curran currently dating?
English cricketer and all-rounder Sam is currently dating Isabella Grance. She is also known as Isabella Symonds-Willmott.Â
Who is the most expensive bowler of IPL ?
Sam Curran is one of the costliest and most expensive bowlers of the IPL (Indian Premier League).
What is jersey number of Sam Curran?
Curran's jersey/shirt number is 58.
