Bangladesh will attack us fiercely: Ben Curran

As Zimbabwe gets ready to play Bangladesh in the second Test match, which is set to begin in Chattogram on April 28, Ben Curran has warned his teammates to avoid complacency.

On the fourth day of the first Test in Sylhet, Zimbabwe chased down 174, their highest successful run chase in Test cricket, and defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in an exciting finish.

The victory was Zimbabwe’s fourth foreign Test success, having also defeated Bangladesh at the same location in 2018. It was their first Test victory since 2021.

“We anticipate that Bangladesh will attack us fiercely. This is not going to be a simple game. Every moment requires us to put in a lot of effort. “Hopefully, we can perform similarly to the last game,” Curran said to reporters on Saturday in Sylhet.

“Winning the game makes us very happy. It’s my first victory in a test. After working so hard to prepare for the series, it is a wonderful feeling. The series is obviously not finished. The next several days will see a major game.

Curran acknowledged that the Zimbabweans now feel very confident after the Test victory and thought the team was playing well as a whole.

“The lads have self-assurance. We will continue to follow our procedures correctly. Compared to Sylhet, the conditions here will be different. We need to get used to that as soon as possible. We look forward to the challenges that each game presents,” he continued.

“Girls always feel more confident after winning tests. Everybody will learn something different from the victory in Sylhet. We are in a terrific position as long as we are ready to advance as individuals,” he stated.

Curran, who made his debut against Afghanistan in 2024 and has since played four Test matches and six ODIs for Zimbabwe, noted that the seasoned team of Craig Ervine and Sean Williams has assisted him in adjusting to the demands of playing international cricket.

Since I am still learning the ropes of international cricket, I am eager to absorb as much information as I can from Craig (Ervine) and Sean (Williams). It will aid in my growth. If I didn’t attempt to draw from their expertise, I would be foolish. It’s essential to my development that I try to learn as much as I can from them (Ervine and Williams),” he stated.

Curran, who was born and raised in Zimbabwe before relocating to England and then returning to Zimbabwe, stated that it is a great honour for him to represent his own nation.

I was raised in Zimbabwe. I ended up in England due to circumstances. After a few years of playing there, I went back to represent Zimbabwe. It is a tremendous honour and honour. Right now, I’m having a great time playing cricket,” he remarked.

Curran went on to say that even though he lives distant from his brothers, Tom and Sam Curran, who are well-known in the cricket community in England, he occasionally heeds their advise.

“I talk to them most of the time, especially when we’re playing. I simply follow up with them. Our family is really close-knit. I’ll see them shortly. We will have pleasant recollections of this. I’m trying to enjoy playing for Zimbabwe for the time being,” he continued.