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Curran Keen to Step in as England All-Rounder After Stokes' Retirement
Curran, 28, says he can help replace Ben Stokes as England weigh options for a fast-bowling all-rounder ahead of the next Test.
- On Friday, Sam Curran told reporters he is ready to replace retired former England captain Ben Stokes, saying "Stokesy's going to be a big gap to fill for whoever takes that role but, yeah, I love playing for England."
- Stokes's sudden exit at Trent Bridge left England with a major headache, as team management struggles to replace the frontline batting and bowling option who balanced their Test lineup.
- The Surrey stalwart boasts 47 wickets at 35.51 and a batting average of 24.69, with five years passing since his last Test cap. Back in 2018 at age 20, he was named player of the series against India.
- England's 16-strong ODI squad for the India series includes uncapped 22-year-old James Coles, offering a spin-bowling alternative should selectors prioritize that skill set over seam bowling.
- Headingley hosts England's next Test against Pakistan in August, where management must decide if the 28-year-old all-rounder offers the definitive solution to their ongoing search for a balanced performer.
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Curran keen to step in as England all-rounder after Stokes' retirement
July 4 : Sam Curran said that he would welcome the chance to fill the gap left by Ben Stokes as England search for seam-bowling all-rounder options following the test captain's retirement.When asked whether he would welcome the opportunity, Curran told BBC Sport on Friday, "Yeah, of course."But it's on
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