Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Team Calls Up England Star’s Brother to Replace Injured Player
Ben Curran has been officially added to the Zimbabwe T20 World Cup squad as a replacement for Brendan Taylor. This decision comes after Taylor suffered a hamstring injury during Zimbabwe’s opening match against Oman.
Brendan Taylor’s Injury
Brendan Taylor, a veteran player who participated in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, sustained his injury after scoring 31 runs in the match held in Colombo. He retired hurt due to the hamstring injury, which led to Curran’s call-up.
Ben Curran’s Background
Ben Curran, the younger brother of England all-rounder Sam Curran, is a promising top-order batsman. Although he has not yet made his T20 International debut for Zimbabwe, he has experience in both Test and One Day Internationals.
- In eight Test matches, Curran has accumulated 495 runs, with an average of 33.
- He has a top score of 121 in Test cricket.
- In ODIs, he has scored 340 runs at an impressive average of 48.57.
Recently, Curran showcased his talent in the Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition, finishing as the tournament’s third-highest run-scorer. He made 209 runs across eight matches, achieving a strike rate of 130.62. Notably, he played a crucial role in the semi-final, scoring 48 runs off 31 deliveries.
Performance of Other Players
While Ben Curran prepares to step in for Taylor, his brother Sam has been a standout performer for England in the T20 World Cup. Sam delivered an impressive performance, defending 10 runs in a tense final over against Nepal. He also scored a strong 43 runs from 30 balls in a match against the West Indies, despite England’s struggles in that game.
Notable Brother Pairings in the T20 World Cup
With Ben Curran’s inclusion in the Zimbabwe team, there are now six pairs of brothers competing in the T20 World Cup:
- Justin and Anthony Mosca (Italy)
- Ben and Harry Manenti (Italy)
- Harry and Tim Tector (Ireland)
- Ross and Mark Adair (Ireland)
- Aasif and Aarif Sheikh (Nepal)
This dynamic aspect of the competition adds an interesting layer as families and legacies intertwine on the global cricket stage. For ongoing updates and live scores, fans can visit Filmogaz.com for the latest information.
