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Ben Curran Replaces Injured Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe's T20 WC Squad

The ICC Event Technical Committee has officially approved Ben Curran as the replacement for the injured Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup squad. Taylor was ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury during Zimbabwe's match against Oman. Zimbabwe's campaign has begun strongly, highlighted by a significant victory over Australia where Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets. The team currently has four points from two wins in the tournament.

Key Points: Ben Curran replaces Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe T20 WC squad

  • Curran approved by ICC committee
  • Taylor ruled out with hamstring injury
  • Zimbabwe off to strong start with two wins
  • Stunning victory over Australia
  • Muzarabani named Player of the Match
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T20 WC: Ben Curran named as Brendan Taylor's replacement in Zimbabwe squad

ICC approves Ben Curran as Brendan Taylor's replacement in Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup squad after Taylor's hamstring injury against Oman.

"The Event Technical Committee... has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad. - ICC Statement"

Dubai, February 13

Ben Curran has been approved as a replacement for veteran Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe's ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad following the latter's hamstring injury against Oman recently.

A statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Event Technical Committee said, "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad. Curran was named as a replacement when Taylor was ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury during the match against Oman on February 9. "

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 consists of Wasim Khan (Chair, ICC General Manager - Cricket), Gaurav Saxena (ICC General Manager - Events & Corporate Communications, IBC representative), Hemang Amin (Tournament Director, host representative) and Shaun Pollock (independent nominee).

Curran has represented Zimbabwe in Tests and ODIs, playing eight Tests and scoring 495 runs at an average of 33.00, with a century and fifty and a best score of 121 in 15 innings. In eight ODIs, he has made 340 runs at an average of 48.57 and a strike rate of 74.57, with a century and two fifties.

Coming to Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup campaign, they have got off to a fine start with two wins in two matches, with four points, with wins over Oman and, on Friday, a stunning victory over Australia. Australia elected to field first, and Zimbabwe started off well with a 61-run partnership between Tadiwanashe Marumani (35 in 21 balls, with seven fours) and Brian Bennett.

Later on, a 70-run stand between Bennett (64 in 56 balls, with seven fours) and Ryan Burl (35 in 30 balls, with four boundaries) and skipper Sikandar Raza's cameo of 25* in 13 balls, with two fours and a six, took Zimbabwe to 169/2 in 20 overs, with Marcus Stoinis and Cam Green getting a wicket each.

In the run-chase of 170 runs, Australia lost their first four wickets for just 29 runs, but a 77-run stand between Glenn Maxwell (31 in 32 balls, with a four and a six) and Matt Renshaw (65 in 44 balls, with seven fours and a six) brought Australia back in the hunt. However, Zimbabwe bowlers kept chipping away with regular wickets and bundled out Australia for 146 in 19.3 overs.

Blessing Muzarabani (4/17 in four overs) and Brad Evans (3/23) were amongst the top bowlers for Zimbabwe, with Muzarabani getting home the 'Player of the Match' award. (ANI).

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see the process is clear with the Event Tech Committee approval. Also nice to see an Indian name, Gaurav Saxena, on that committee! Zimbabwe's win over Australia has made this group so interesting. Hope they keep the momentum.
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Aman W
Honestly, as a cricket fan, I feel for Brendan Taylor. Hamstring injuries are cruel. But this is why you need squad depth. Curran has big shoes to fill. Zimbabwe's performance is the real story here though – what a win!
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Sarah B
Muzarabani with 4/17! That's some spell. The bowling won them that match against Australia, not just the batting. Curran coming in adds more batting, but they need to keep this bowling form up. Exciting to see an associate nation doing well.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the replacement news is fine, the article feels like it's two stories mashed into one. The headline is about Curran, but 80% is about the Australia match recap. A bit more focus on Curran's T20 record or how he fits would be better. Still, great news for Zimbabwe cricket!
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Kiran H
Zimbabwe beating Australia is the kind of upset we love in T20 World Cups! It makes the tournament unpredictable. Hope Curran can contribute. The team spirit looks high. All the best to them! 🏏

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