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.

01 Jan 2024

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

5 reasons why Punjab Kings will struggle in IPL 2024

Punjab Kings will have a point to prove heading into the 2024 Indian Premier League. PBKS finished in eighth position last season and will be desperate to turn things around this time.

Decoding the most expensive signings in IPL auction history

The Indian Premier League auction is often very exciting where teams shell out an incredible amount of money for the players they need.

West Indies beat England in 2nd T20I: Key stats

West Indies overcame England by 10 runs in the second T20I to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

West Indies vs England T20I series: Decoding key player battles

The five-match T20I series between hosts West Indies and England will get underway on December 13 in Barbados.

07 Dec 2023

England Cricket Team

England humble West Indies in the second ODI: Key stats

An all-round England side defeated the West Indies by six wickets in the second ODI in Antigua.

04 Dec 2023

England Cricket Team

Sam Curran registers this dismal ODI record for England: Details

England would be gutted after not being able to defend 325 against West Indies in the ODI series opener.

Brilliant West Indies overcome England in 1st ODI: Key stats

The West Indies cricket team overcame visitors England in the first ODI in Antigua.

West Indies vs England, ODI series: Decoding the key stats

England will face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series starting on December 3. All three matches will be played in Antigua.

27 Nov 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2024: PBKS release Shahrukh Khan, eye finishers and all-rounders

Punjab Kings (PBKS) released batter Shahrukh Khan before announcing their retention list ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

IPL 2024 auction: 5 major players who could be released

The Indian Premier League 2024 auction is less than a month away and teams have till November 26 to announce their list of retentions ahead of the upcoming tournament.

15 Oct 2023

Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi excels in his 150th ODI for Afghanistan: Stats

Mohammad Nabi played a big role in Afghanistan's historic win over England in match 13 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Delhi.

19 May 2023

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2023, RR remain alive; knock PBKS out: Stats

Rajasthan Royals are in the hunt for the playoffs race in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season after defeating Punjab Kings in match number 66 in Dharamsala.

IPL: Curran, Shahrukh register the highest sixth-wicket partnership for PBKS

Punjab Kings duo Sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan registered the team's highest sixth-wicket stand in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history when they struck 73* runs versus Rajasthan Royals in Dharamsala on Friday.

19 May 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2023: PBKS post 187/5 against RR in Dharamsala

Punjab Kings posted 187/5 versus Rajasthan Royals in match number 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Friday in Dharamsala.

18 May 2023

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler vs PBKS in IPL: Decoding the stats 

Eyes will be on Jos Buttler as Punjab Kings meet Rajasthan Royals in Match 66 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023, PBKS vs RR: Here is the statistical preview 

Match 66 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) sees the tussle between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023, PBKS vs LSG: Pitch report (PCA Stadium) 

Punjab Kings will cross swords with Lucknow Super Giants in Match 38 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023: LSG aim to regain momentum against PBKS 

Punjab Kings will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th Match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

22 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2023, Punjab Kings defend 214 versus Mumbai Indians: Stats

Punjab Kings defended their total of 214 versus Mumbai Indians in match number 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Saturday.

22 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2023: Sam Curran clobbers a 29-ball 55 versus MI

Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran played a blinder against Mumbai Indians in match number 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Saturday.

22 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings smash 214/8 versus Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings posted a mammoth score of 214/8 versus Mumbai Indians in match number 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

21 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma vs Punjab Kings in IPL: Decoding his stats

Eyes will be on Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians aim to extend their winning run in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023: RCB amass 174/4 versus Punjab Kings 

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have posted 174/4 while batting first versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 27 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023, PBKS vs RCB: Sam Curran elects to bowl

Punjab Kings are up against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match number 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

IPL 2023, Punjab Kings overcome Lucknow Super Giants: Key stats

Punjab Kings overcame Lucknow Super Giants in match number 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

Sam Curran registers best bowling returns on IPL captaincy debut

Sam Curran claimed a magnificent three-fer (3/31) against Lucknow Super Giants in match number 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Saturday.

IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants post 159/8 versus Punjab Kings

KL Rahul's 74-run knock helped Lucknow Super Giants post a score of 159/8 in 20 overs versus Punjab Kings in match number 21 of the Indian Premier League 2023 season.

14 Apr 2023

Rahul Tewatia

IPL 2023, Rahul Tewatia aces another last-over finish: Key stats 

Gujarat Titans claimed their third victory of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) thanks to a timely boundary by Rahul Tewatia.

24 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2023, PBKS: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and verdict

All 10 teams are gearing up as the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to get underway on March 31.

23 Mar 2023

Jonny Bairstow

IPL 2023, PBKS' Jonny Bairstow denied NOC by ECB: Details 

Jonny Bairstow has been denied the No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, reported Cricbuzz.

ICC announces nominees for T20I Cricketer of the Year: Details

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the 2022 Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award.

IPL 2023 mini-auction: Here are the most expensive buys

We are done with the highly engrossing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction.

23 Dec 2022

England Cricket Team

Sam Curran becomes the most expensive player in IPL history

England all-rounder Sam Curran has been sold to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a staggering Rs. 18.5 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction.

IPL 2023 auction: All-rounders who can start a bidding war

All 10 franchises would be busy brainstorming as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction approaches.

13 Nov 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

2022 T20 WC: Sam Curran adjudged Player of the Tournament

England clinched the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final.

13 Nov 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

Sam Curran registers third-best figures in a T20 WC final

England all-rounder Sam Curran continues to enjoy his purple patch.

13 Nov 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

T20 WC Final: England restrict Pakistan to 137/8; Curran shines

England restricted Pakistan to 137/8 in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

05 Nov 2022

England Cricket Team

2022 T20 WC: England's sensational bowling numbers in death overs

England are up against Sri Lanka in their last Super 12 game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

22 Oct 2022

England Cricket Team

2022 T20 World Cup, England hammer Afghanistan: Key stats

England overcame Afghanistan by five wickets to kickstart their 2022 ICC T20 World Cup with a win under their belt.

22 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

Sam Curran registers fourth-best bowling figures in T20 WC history

England pacer Sam Curran bagged a fifer versus Afghanistan in their Group 1 match versus England at the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday.

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