“(Captaincy) is something I’ve enjoyed doing at Surrey and around the different franchises I have, but what’s this link?
Is this trying to just find a different headline or something?” he said.
He described the continuous external hypotheses surrounding leadership and selection choices as unhelpful. “Everyone’s speculating, speculating.
I think it’s pointless in a way. Let’s just try and crack on with this series and see how we go,” Curran said.
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Focus on Performance
In a separate discussion with BBC Sport, Curran reiterated his desire to represent the national side without adding internal expectations.
“Yeah, of course,” he said.
He noted that selection decisions remain with the management while he focuses entirely on his performances.
“But it's one of those things where I just want to try to perform my best and whenever the time comes they decide whoever is going to replace Stokesy - playing for England is amazing and I'm a competitive guy,” Curran said.
Curran concluded by affirming his baseline approach to his responsibilities on the field.
“When I've got a ball or bat in my hand I just try to do my best, so we'll see what happens,” he said.
Addressing the broader public reaction to Stokes leaving the setup, Curran acknowledged the media interest. “It's something you have to always deal with,” he said.
He voiced confidence that the incoming player would establish their own presence. “There's no doubt, with Ben Stokes retiring there will be hype around it,” Curran said.
