Ben Curran Earns First Zimbabwe Cricket Call-Up Ahead of Afghanistan Series

The brother of England stars Sam and Tom Curran follows in the footsteps of their late father, Kevin Curran, by representing Zimbabwe in international cricket.

• Ben Curran, 28, has been named to Zimbabwe's ODI squad for their upcoming series against Afghanistan, marking his debut in international cricket.
• Curran is the third sibling in the cricketing family, with brothers Sam and Tom representing England, and the first to play for Zimbabwe since their father, Kevin Curran.
• Kevin Curran, who passed away in 2012, was a prominent Zimbabwean cricketer and coach, having played 11 ODIs for the country and later coached their national team.
• Ben Curran's selection follows a strong domestic season in Zimbabwe, where he led scoring in both the Pro50 List A and Logan Cup competitions.
• The ODI series begins on December 17 in Harare, with the possibility of Curran playing against his brothers when Zimbabwe tours England in 2025.

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