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.

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.

22 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan set a 113-run target for England

England need 113 runs to kick off their 2022 T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note.

IPL 2022: Marquee players who will miss the tournament

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be underway in the last week of March.

IPL 2021: Dominic Drakes replaces Sam Curran at CSK

Chennai Super Kings have signed Barbados seamer Dominic Drakes as a replacement for Sam Curran for the remainder of IPL 2021.

05 Oct 2021

ICC T20 World Cup

England all-rounder Sam Curran ruled out of T20 World Cup

In a major development, England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a lower-back injury.

15 Sep 2021

Sports

IPL 2021: Sam Curran set to miss MI-CSK clash

Star all-rounder Sam Curran is set to miss Chennai Super Kings' opening encounter against Mumbai Indians, which kick-starts the second phase of the 2021 Indian Premier League.

3rd ODI, India beat England, win series 2-1: Records broken

Despite a stunning effort from all-rounder Sam Curran, India have stolen a 7-run victory against England in the third ODI.

India vs England: Curran ruled out of remaining Test series

England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad due to logistical challenges.

IPL 2021 Auction: What each team needs to address?

The Indian Premier League 2021 season will have its mini-auction on February 18.

17 Jan 2021

England Cricket Team

SL vs ENG: Moeen Ali cleared to join England's bubble

All-rounder Moeen Ali, on Saturday, entered England's bio-bubble after clearing two COVID-19 tests.

My game has improved with CSK stint: Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran believes he has gained from his recent stint for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2020.

04 Nov 2020

Ben Stokes

South Africa vs England: Archer, Stokes rested for ODIs

England have named two 15-man squads for their white-ball series in South Africa.

IPL 2020, CSK vs RCB: Match preview, Dream11 and stats

The second game of Saturday's double-header will see Chennai Super Kings locking horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai.

England vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

After pulling off a majestic turnaround in the 2nd ODI, hosts England will be eyeing a series victory over Australia.

England vs Australia, T20Is: All that you need to know

Australia will be touring England for their limited-overs assignments, starting with the three-match T20I series on September 4.

England vs Pakistan, second Test: Key moments of Day 1

The opening day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl fetched mixed results.

England announce squad for second Test, Anderson and Wood rested

England have named their squad for the second Test against West Indies, starting July 16 at the Emirates Old Trafford.

'Can't wait to play under MS Dhoni', says Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran is raring to go for the upcoming IPL season, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

#ThisDayThatYear: Sam Curran's hat-trick does the trick for KXIP

On April 1, England seamer Sam Curran staged an eccentric tunraround for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Capitals, in the previous IPL edition.

23 Jan 2020

Kagiso Rabada

SA vs England, 4th Test: Can England make it 3-1?

Visitors England would be looking to continue their dominance when they take on hosts South Africa in the fourth and final Test at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from Friday.

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Chennai Super Kings

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings added four players to their squad in the auction held on Thursday in Kolkata.

IPL auction 2020: Here are the key hits and misses

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction was held on Thursday in Kolkata.

Five players who shouldn't have been released by IPL teams

Last week, the eight franchises of the Indian Premier League submitted their list of retained and released players ahead of the auction next month.

Watch: Arjun Tendulkar produces magical delivery to dismiss Surrey batsman

Arjun Tendulkar has made rapid strides on the cricket field in the last couple of years.

IPL 2019: Dinesh Karthik reveals reason behind his outburst

The IPL 2019 has reached its business end. Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders are still in contention for the play-offs after a win over Kings XI Punjab on Friday.

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2019: Virat Kohli wins twin accolades

Indian skipper Virat Kohli continued to dominate the cricketing world as he further cemented his legacy on Wednesday.

Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Capitals: Here are records broken

Kings XI Punjab scripted a great turnaround as they defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in match number 13 of the IPL 2019 at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Monday.

IPL 2019: The most threatening all-rounder from each team

Over the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), all-rounders have dominated the proceedings.

IPL 2019: Who can become the best all-rounder?

Over the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), all-rounders have dominated the proceedings.

2019 IPL auction: Complete list of players bought by franchises

The Indian Premier league (IPL) auction for 2019 edition came to an end after an enthralling event in Jaipur.

2019 IPL auction: These all-rounders can fetch big bucks

All-rounders play a critical role in the shortest format of cricket, as they provide the much-needed balance.

03 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli remains the number 1 batsman

The latest ICC Test Rankings were released after the conclusion of the fourth Test between England and India.

02 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

England beat India in 4th Test: Here're the records broken

England defeated India by 60 runs in the fourth Test at Southampton. With this victory, Joe Root-led England have clinched the ongoing 5-match series.

02 Sep 2018

England Cricket Team

England's Sam Curran is a knight in shining armor

If we have to name one cricketer, who has impressed in this series, it has got to be Sam Curran.

02 Sep 2018

England Cricket Team

#IndiaInEngland: 4th Test Day 3- Key discussion points

England will be the happier team, taking the field on Sunday, after what they achieved on Day 3.

01 Sep 2018

England Cricket Team

Moeen Ali proves to be a thorn in India's flesh

England all-rounder Moeen Ali looks strong post a dismal winter run that forced the management to leave him out of Test squad.

31 Aug 2018

England Cricket Team

#IndiaInEngland: 4th Test Day 1- Key discussion points

England were bowled out for 246 on Day 1 of the fourth Test, at Southampton, in the ongoing 5-match series.

07 Aug 2018

England Cricket Team

Who is England's new Test player Ollie Pope?

England are set to include Ollie Pope in playing XI for the 2nd Test match, at Lord's, against India.

04 Aug 2018

England Cricket Team

5 discussion points: England beat India in first Test

England beat India by 31 runs in the first Test at Edgbaston to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series.

04 Aug 2018

England Cricket Team

England beat India, 1st Test: Here are the records broken

England beat India to seal the first Test in dramatic fashion as they skilfully defended 193 runs.

29 Jun 2018

England Cricket Team

#IndiaInEngland: Ben Stokes recalled into England's ODI squad

England have named their ODI squad for the upcoming 3-match series against India.