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Who is Ben Curran, Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI Series: Zimbabwe announced their squad for the upcoming ODDI series against Afghanistan and the most notable inclusion was Ben Curran as he received his maiden call-up.

Ben was rewarded for his impressive performances in domestic cricket and will be part of the Zimbabwe cricket team for the three-match ODI series which begins in Harare on December 17.

“Curran earns his place following stellar performances in domestic cricket,” Zimbabwe Cricket said in a statement on Monday.

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Curran will likely feature in two tests against Afghanistan on Boxing Day and in the New Year as well.


Who is Ben Curran?

The 28-year-old Curran is the England-born middle brother of England cricketers Sam Curran and Tom Curran and the son of former Zimbabwe international and coach Kevin Curran.

Ben, who said he wanted to play for the country two months back, will be following in the footsteps of his late father Kevin, who also represented Zimbabwe from 1983 to 1987.

Ben Curran was playing his cricket on the English county circuit before moving to play cricket in Zimbabwe, where he spent much of his childhood.

He was the leading run-scorer in both the Pro50 List A competition and the first-class Logan Cup competition and had recently made himself available for Zimbabwe selection.

Notably, his brothers Tom and Sam were also born outside their father's homeland and went on to represent England despite all three siblings being raised in Zimbabwe.

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With Zimbabwe set to tour England in 2025, history could be made next year, brothers playing against each other.

 

Zimbabwe T20I squad for Afghanistan series: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri

Zimbabwe ODI squad for Afghanistan series: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams