Sam Curran: News
Samuel Matthew Curran, also known as Sam Curran, is a professional English cricket player who was born on June 3, 1998, in Northamptonshire. The left-handed batsman plays for England and Surrey County Cricket Club. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sam has played for the Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. He is the youngest bowler to take a hat trick in the IPL. In 2018, ICC declared him as one of the five breakout stars in men’s cricket. Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2019 also chose him as one of their five Cricketers of the Year. Sam has played 24 Tests and 11 ODIs in his career span. He has played for Surrey in the Under-15, Under-17, and Second XI levels. He had also represented Weybridge in the Surrey Championship Premier Division. In 2015, Sam made his first-class debut against Kent in the County Cricket Championship and took a five-wicket haul in the tournament. His Test debut came in 2018 against Pakistan. In the same year, he made his ODI debut against Australia. In 2019, he made his T20I debut against New Zealand where England won the match by seven wickets.
T20 WC: England to take on Italy in Kolkata
England and Italy are set to clash in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026.
England down Scotland in 2026 T20 World Cup: Key stats
England beat Scotland in Match 23 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday.
T20 World Cup: Adil Rashid rattles Scotland with three-wicket haul
In a crucial 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Group C encounter at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, veteran England spinner Adil Rashid wreaked havoc on Scotland's batting lineup.
West Indies down England in T20 World Cup 2026: Stats
West Indies beat England in a high-octane ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
'Very nervous': Will Jacks on England's tense win over Nepal
England narrowly defeated Nepal in a thrilling T20 World Cup match in Mumbai.
T20 World Cup 2026: England evade Nepal scare in Mumbai
In what could have been an anti-climax, England beat Nepal in their opening ICC T20 World Cup 2026 encounter.
Phil Salt declared fit for England's T20 WC opener: Details
England's explosive batsman, Phil Salt, has been declared fit for the team's opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: England begin campaign against Nepal
England will kick off their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal on Sunday.
Sam Curran embraces flexible role in England's T20I success
Sam Curran, the star England all-rounder, has expressed his satisfaction with his flexible role in the team.
England trump SL in low-scoring 3rd T20I to complete whitewash
England defeated Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a nail-biting third and final T20I of the series in Pallekele, completing a clean sweep of the three-match T20 series.
Sam Curran shines versus SL, hammers his second T20I fifty
England were restricted to a meager 128/9 in the third and final T20 T20I of the series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Dushmantha Chameera scripts records with his maiden T20I fifer: Details
Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera made the ball talk in the third and final T20I against England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
England beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, seal series: Stats
England downed Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Sam Curran becomes second England bowler to claim T20I hat-trick
England kicked off their T20 World Cup preparations on a high note, defeating Sri Lanka by 11 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first match of the three-match series in Pallekele.
England seal victory in 1st T20I versus Sri Lanka: Stats
England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series on Friday.
Sri Lanka host England in 1st ODI: Preview and stats
The upcoming One Day International (ODI) series between Sri Lanka and England is more than just a cricketing contest.
BBL 2025-26, Steve Smith slams match-winning 29th T20 fifty: Stats
In a thrilling encounter, the Sydney Sixers defeated Brisbane Heat by five wickets in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 match on Sunday.
Sam Curran completes 300 wickets in T20s: Decoding his stats
England pacer Sam Curran has etched his name in the history books of T20 cricket.
Dissecting Sam Curran's stunning all-round numbers in ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers won their first-ever ILT20 title after defeating MI Emirates by 46 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates, claim maiden ILT20 title: Stats
Desert Vipers have won their first International League T20 (ILT20) title, defeating MI Emirates by 46 runs in Dubai.
ILT20, Sam Curran hammers his 31st fifty in T20s: Stats
Sam Curran scored a vital unbeaten 74 for the Desert Vipers versus MI Emirates in the International League T20 (ILT20) final on Sunday.
Nicholas Pooran's 'tactical non-stumping' makes headlines in ILT20 match: Details
Desert Vipers registered their fourth consecutive win in the ILT20 Season 4, defeating MI Emirates by just one run in Abu Dhabi.
IPL 2026: CSK, RR complete Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade
In a major shake-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have traded their star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals (RR) for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.
Here's why Sanju Samson trade deal with DC collapsed
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson are making headlines over his potential exit from the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise.
CSK to trade these two players for RR's Sanju Samson
In a major development in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to trade their star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Jamie Overton shines with 68 in 3rd NZ ODI: Stats
England's top order crumbled yet again in the third and final ODI against New Zealand in Wellington.
Rain plays spoilsport in 1st NZ-ENG T20I, match abandoned
The first T20I between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch was abandoned due to rain.
Phil Salt registers his 50th fifty in T20 cricket: Stats
England T20I opener Phil Salt hammered a brilliant 89 which helped his side beat Ireland in the 1st T20I at The Village in Dublin on Wednesday.
Phil Salt helps England beat Ireland in 1st T20I: Stats
England T20I opener Phil Salt's brilliant 89 helped England beat Ireland in the 1st T20I at The Village in Dublin on Wednesday.
Sam Curran returns to England's T20I squad: Decoding his stats
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the inclusion of all-rounder Sam Curran in the national team for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and Ireland.
Oval Invincibles clinch their third successive The Hundred title
Oval Invincibles have clinched the Men's 2025 title in The Hundred tournament, defeating Trent Rockets in the final match at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 31.
Will Adam Zampa feature in The Hundred final for Invincibles?
Veteran Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is a potential candidate to return for the final of The Hundred tournament.
England's Archer, Curran and Overton won't feature in IPL remainder
The Indian Premier League 2025 season has seen the early exit of three England players.
IPL: Listing the youngest overseas half-centurions
Royal Challengers' young overseas batter Jacob Bethell made IPL history with his fifty against Chennai Super Kings in Match 51 of IPL 2025.
IPL: How many players have recorded both century and hat-trick?
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Sam Curran played a whirlwind knock in Match 49 of IPL 2025 against his former franchise, Punjab Kings.
IPL: Bowlers to have taken hat-trick for Punjab Kings
Star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal scripted history with an incredible hat-trick in the Indian Premier League on April 30.
Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over-rate in CSK-PBKS clash: Details
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined for his team's slow over-rate in Match 49 of the IPL 2025 season against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk.
All-round PBKS knock CSK out of IPL 2025: Key stats
All-round Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
Sam Curran slams his second IPL fifty for CSK: Stats
England all-rounder Sam Curran has slammed his second half-century for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
MS Dhoni's captaincy won't single-handedly salvage CSK's campaign: Robin Uthappa
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Robin Uthappa has doubted MS Dhoni's return as captain will change the fortunes of the team in the ongoing IPL 2025.
Virender Sehwag humorously questions Dhoni's batting position in RCB clash
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag humorously questioned MS Dhoni's batting position during Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) recent defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025.
Ambati Rayudu criticizes CSK's middle order after RCB defeat
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Ambati Rayudu has expressed his disappointment over the team's middle-order collapse in their latest match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Sam Curran eyes England return through IPL 2025 performances
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Sam Curran is determined to make his England comeback.
Sam Curran appointed Surrey T20 captain: Decoding his stats
Sam Curran has been appointed as the new captain of Surrey's men's team for the upcoming 2025 Vitality Blast.
Ambani outbids Nadella, Pichai to acquire Oval Invincibles cricket team
The Ambani family, who own the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has now bought a big stake in the UK's Oval Invincibles cricket team.
Ben Stokes unavailable as England announce squad for Champions Trophy
The England cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming India tour and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
IPL 2025 mega auction: Top steals from Day 2
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is finally done and dusted.
IPL 2025: These prominent stars return to their former franchises
The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see a homecoming of sorts for several star players.