'Very clever, very controlled': Players and pundits react to Sam Curran's Player of the Final performance
Brilliant spell of fast bowling by Sam Curran 🔥#T20WorldCupFinal | #PAKvENG | 📝 https://t.co/jOrORwyWh1 pic.twitter.com/Iu6THp5N6m
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 13, 2022
The left-arm seamer picked up the awards for Played of the Final and Player of the Tournament, ending his first ever T20 World Cup campaign with accolades galore.
His stunning return of 3/12 in four overs played a big part in England’s victory over Pakistan, and earned him plenty of plaudits from fellow England internationals.
Sam Curran once again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @englandcricket
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) November 13, 2022
Bowlers win you tournaments 😍 congratulations @CurranSM!!
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) November 13, 2022
It wasn't just England players who reacted as Curran lit up the final in Melbourne, with players and pundits from across the world reacting to the bowler's brilliance.
Sam Curran. Very clever. Very controlled.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 13, 2022
Sam Curran 2 wickets and just 8 runs in 3 overs in a WC final! Brilliant
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 13, 2022
Sam Curran Appreciation Tweet pic.twitter.com/uqqSyxGEbn
— Melissa Story (@melissagstory) November 13, 2022
SAM CURRAN
— Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) November 13, 2022
Player of the tournament 👏🏽👏🏽#ENGvPAK #T20WorldCup2022
Not the total Pakistan would have wanted to defend in the final. Brilliantly bowled by Sam Curran and Adil Rashid to put England at the top of the game. #T20WorldCupFinal
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 13, 2022
What a performance this is from Sam Curran. If you were browsing in the Scary And Angry Fast Bowlers Department Store you'd go to the petite section and find everything you need. #T20WorldCupFinal #T20WorldCup #PAKvENG
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) November 13, 2022
Show me a bowler who looks angrier when running in than Sam Curran
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) November 13, 2022
All these kids running around on the outfield. Just waiting for someone to pick up Sam Curran by accident
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) November 13, 2022
Curran was named Player of the Final moments after England's victory, and was also picked as the Player of the Tournament by a combination of fan vote and an expert panel for his consistent brilliance throughout the World Cup.