Sam Curran expressed disappointment over missing the chance to replace injured Ben Stokes in England's Test squad, believing it was an ideal opportunity to make his long-awaited return to Test cricket.

Sam Curran says he was a "bit gutted" to be overlooked for a Test recall in the wake of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury this summer, but hopes that a central role on England's white-ball tour of the Caribbean will restate his credentials across formats.

Sam Curran expressed his disappointment at missing out on a Test recall following Ben Stokes’ hamstring injury this summer. However, he hopes that playing a central role in England’s white-ball tour of the Caribbean will reinforce his credentials across formats.