Ben Curran Selected for Zimbabwe ODI Squad

Ben Curran, brother of England cricket stars Sam and Tom, has been called up to represent Zimbabwe in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, marking his first selection for the national team. The 28-year-old batsman earned this opportunity after an outstanding domestic season, where he was the leading run-scorer in Zimbabwe's 50-over competition with an average of 64.50, and also excelled in the red-ball format. Curran is the son of former Zimbabwe cricketer Kevin Curran, and his selection opens the possibility for a historic matchup against his brothers in future competitions. The ODI series will begin on December 17, with preceding T20 matches scheduled for December 11-14. Additionally, young pacer Newman Nyamhuri has also received a maiden call-up for the Zimbabwe squad. The upcoming series is part of Zimbabwe's preparations leading to a one-off Test against England in 2025.