Samuel Matthew Curran, the English cricketer, is known for his left-arm pace bowling and left-handed batting. Born on June 3, 1998, in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, he hails from a family with a strong cricketing background. Curran spent part of his childhood in Rusape, Zimbabwe, before eventually returning to the United Kingdom.
Sam Curran Father, Mother & Brothers
Sam Curran was born to Kevin Curran and Sarah Curran. Kevin, a former Zimbabwean cricketer, graced the field in 11 ODI matches for Zimbabwe as a pace-bowling all-rounder. He contributed nine wickets and 287 runs to his country before his untimely passing due to a heart attack on October 10, 2012, at the age of 53.
Sarah, Sam Curran’s mother, originally hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Her father was a school teacher, and she has always been a steadfast supporter of her sons in their cricketing endeavors.
In an interview during IPL 2021, Sam Curran mentioned how his mother always feels nervous when he faces off against his brother, Tom Curran, in the tournament.
Sam Curran has two elder brothers, with Tom being one year older than Ben and three years older than Sam. Both Tom and Sam represent England in international cricket.
Notably, Tom, whose full name is Thomas Kevin Curran, was born in Cape Town, South Africa. He is a right-arm pace-bowling all-rounder and was a crucial part of the England squad that clinched the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Sam Curran’s second elder brother, Benjamin Jack Curran, was born in Northampton on June 7, 1996. He has played county cricket for Northamptonshire but has yet to secure a spot in the England team. Recently, Ben ventured to Zimbabwe to participate in some domestic matches.
The Curran family comprises four members: Sam Curran himself, his mother Sarah Curran, his first elder brother Tom Curran, and his second elder brother Ben Curran. Kevin Curran, Sam’s father, passed away in 2012.
As of the latest information available, Sam Curran is not married, but he has been in a long-term relationship with Isabella Grace, also known as Isabella Symonds Willmott, a budding English actress. Their relationship has been public since late 2018, and they frequently share pictures together on their social media accounts. Isabella has been a visible presence in the paparazzi’s eye, often seen supporting and cheering for Sam during his appearances in the IPL matches.
Notably, during the IPL auction in 2023, Sam Curran was accompanied by his girlfriend Isabella. It was during this auction that he made history by becoming the most expensive player ever in the league.