Samuel Matthew Curran (born 3 June 1998) is an English cricketer who has represented England in all three international formats. A left-handed all-rounder who bowls medium-fast, he plays domestic cricket for Surrey in the English County Championship and has featured in several Twenty20 franchise leagues around the world.
| Full name | Samuel Matthew Curran |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 June 1998 |
| Nationality | English |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm medium-fast |
| Domestic team | Surrey |
| Test debut | 2018 |
| ODI debut | 2018 |
| T20I debut | 2019 |
Curran is part of a cricketing family and progressed through the English domestic system with Surrey, the county he continues to represent. His skills as a left-arm seamer who can also contribute with the bat have made him a versatile selection across formats.
Curran made his Test and One Day International debuts in 2018, and his Twenty20 International debut followed in 2019. He has since played for England across all formats, primarily as a bowling all-rounder.
Curran was a member of the England squad that won the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He finished as England's leading wicket-taker at the tournament and was named the Player of the Tournament for his performances.
Curran holds the English record for the best bowling figures in a Twenty20 International, returning 5 for 10 against Afghanistan in 2022.
During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Curran became the first English bowler to take a wicket off the very first ball of his World Cup debut.
In domestic cricket, Curran represents Surrey and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues across the world, building a reputation as a sought-after all-rounder in the franchise circuit.
Curran's combination of new-ball and death-overs bowling, along with lower-order hitting, has made him an influential figure in England's white-ball setup. His record-breaking T20I bowling figures and his role in England's 2022 T20 World Cup triumph mark him as one of the leading English all-rounders of his generation.