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Ben Curran, the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom, has been named in Zimbabwe’s squad for their one-day international series against Afghanistan. <\/b><\/p>\n
The 28-year-old is the son of Kevin Curran, who played 11 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1983 and 1987, before serving as their head coach between 2005 and 2007. <\/p>\n
Curran, who played for Northamptonshire between 2018 and 2022, receives his maiden call-up after an impressive domestic season. <\/p>\n
He is the leading run-scorer in Zimbabwe’s 50-over competition and averages 64.50 this season.<\/p>\n
The left-hander also tops the charts in their red-ball competition, averaging 74.14, while their T20 competition is yet to begin this season. <\/p>\n
The three-match ODI series starts on 17 December, with the preceding T20s taking place between 11 and 14 December.<\/p>\n
A two-Test series begins on 26 December, with a squad yet to be named.<\/p>\n
Zimbabwe are due to face England in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge from 22 May 2025. <\/p>\n
Curran’s brothers Sam and Tom have both represented England in all three formats, playing 117 and 60 games respectively.<\/p>\n
Sam is currently part of England’s white-ball plans but Tom’s last appearance was in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n