Curran, who has represented Surrey from U15 and captained for the first time a Surrey team in the U17, was the player of the game and the England tournament when they won the T20 World Cup in 2022, but has been out of favor from the 2023 World Cup. It was not selected for the initial squadrons of the white ball of Brendon McCullum this year, including the recent Champions The mandate of Jos Buttler ended as captain of England.
He captured Surrey for three explosion games in 2023, standing for Chris Jordan, whom he now succeeds full time. He has led Punjab Kings in a total of 11 occasions in India Premier League in 2023 and 2024. This year he also captained Desert Vipers to the final of the recent ILT20.
Curran has obtained more than 4,000 T20 races and made its first century T20 in the explosion of vitality last year against Hampshire in the Kia Oval. With the ball, it has more than 250 Wickets T20 with its left arm seam and its swing.
He was appointed as Cricketer of the Wisden Year in 2019, and has represented England more than 120 times in all formats since he debuted in 2018.
“I am deeply honored and proud to have been appointed Captain T20 of Surrey,” Curran said. “It is a privilege to lead a large group of players and continue representing this iconic club.
“I hope to lead our team and I will do everything possible to meet the standards and expectations in which Surrey is proud of himself.
“I am very determined to deliver trophies and try to replicate what has been achieved in the County Championship in recent years to pride members and fans.”
Stewart’s high performance cricket Advisor, Alec Stewart, said: “I would like to thank Chris Jordan for his three years as captain of the T20 team. He led the team to consecutive appearances on the day of the finals and will continue to be a key part of the side inside and outside the field. CJ is one of the most senior players in the team and is very respected by all in the club.
“This is the right time for Sam to take charge as a captain with where he is in his career. It is a great opportunity for him to put his mark on the team and help to take us a step further to deliver cutlery. Sam has shown his leadership qualities already in both Surrey and in the IPL and he will bring a lot to the paper.”
Surrey’s first vitality explosion accessory at Kia Oval this year is Thursday, June 5 when they face Hampshire on a double -header day.
