Ben Curran’s Remarkable Journey: From Overshadowed Brother to Zimbabwe Test Star
So here’s something you probably didn’t see coming—Ben Curran, the so-called "tame Curran brother," is stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight. And not just anywhere—he’s taking on England, at Trent Bridge, wearing the colors of Zimbabwe. Yeah, that Zimbabwe. It’s a full-circle moment for the son of the late Kevin Curran, who himself donned Zimbabwe’s jersey decades ago.
Now, if you'd asked a few years back which Curran would be in the middle of a high-profile Test match, most would’ve bet on Tom or Sam. Tom was a mainstay in England's white-ball setup, while Sam was ripping it up in both ODIs and T20s, even claiming the Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Ben was quietly being released by Northamptonshire after a string of underwhelming performances.
But life has a funny way of flipping the script.
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After being let go in 2022, Ben didn’t fold. Instead, he pivoted. He moved to Zimbabwe—his father's homeland—and rebuilt himself from the ground up. He debuted for Zimbabwe in Tests and ODIs by the end of 2023. Since then, he’s not only racked up runs but found a renewed purpose. We’re talking centuries, big scores, and a consistent place in the side. He even lit up the domestic circuit with hundreds for Southern Rocks and Rhinos, averaging a solid 55.
He admits he wasn’t ready during his time at Northants. He was still learning, often in and out of the team, and mentally putting too much pressure on himself. But now, things are different. He’s matured. He’s confident. And this Test against England is more than a game—it’s a statement.
And how does Ben describe his role among the famously fiery Currans? He calls himself the “tame one.” Tom and Sam? Fierce and ultra-competitive, much like their father. Growing up, it was constant cricket—tennis courts turned into battlefields, a bowling machine always whirring, and bruised egos mixed with brotherly love.
The bond among the Currans is still tight. Their group chat is lively, full of banter and cross-continental cricket updates—Sam in the IPL, Tom in the PSL, and Ben grinding it out for Zimbabwe in Bangladesh. They joke about “taking over Asia.” But make no mistake—Ben’s not just tagging along anymore.
He’s carving his own legacy, and the prospect of the three brothers facing off at the 2027 World Cup? Now that’s the stuff of cricketing dreams.
So while the spotlight has long followed Tom and Sam, this week, it’s Ben’s turn. And for anyone who’s ever felt like the overlooked sibling, he’s proving that sometimes the slowest burn leads to the brightest flame.
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