Sam Curran hit 49 not out off 35 balls before England’s first match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.
According to Harry Brook, Sam Curran proved his worth with the bat at the start of England’s huge winter, leading him to tip the all-rounder to keep hold of his recently-reclaimed T20 spot for some time.
A T20 World Cup early next year means this trip could be crucial for a number of players, not least Curran, who had not been selected in an XI under England head coach Brendon McCullum until last month.
Having been dropped from England’s limited-overs sides at the back end of last year amid dwindling returns, Curran was told to
“bang the door down”with bat and ball by McCullum to earn a recall.
Author's summary: Sam Curran to reclaim T20 spot.