Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign began with Brad Currie taking 2-23 against the West Indies and 1-12 against Italy in their opening matches.

On social media platform X, Brad Currie's biography reveals his impressive Fantasy Football credentials, with a 21/22 overall rank of 1,000 and a 22/23 overall rank of 1,800.

As Scotland prepares to face England in the T20 World Cup, Currie is likely to open the bowling, but his notable numbers on social media have nothing to do with his cricket statistics.

Instead, these numbers reflect his achievements in Fantasy Football, where he is known by his online alias, 'FPL Schofield'.

Currie operates a popular account with thousands of followers, offering guidance and strategies on the online football game.

Currie admits that his digital life is dominated by Fantasy Football, telling BBC Sport, "My iPad notes are filled with FPL transfers and fixture rotations."

He further explains, "My YouTube feed is filled with FPL videos, my Twitter is all about football, and even my TikTok is dedicated to the sport."

However, his girlfriend is not a fan of his Fantasy Football obsession.

In a recent cricket match, Leask and Munsey starred as Scotland secured a win against debutants Italy.

Earlier, Scotland suffered a defeat at the hands of the West Indies in their T20 World Cup opener.

Scotland's preparation for the World Cup has been marked by chaos, with references to The Office, Willy Wonka, and Denmark's Euro 92 campaign.

At 27, Currie has achieved a notable ranking of 30th in the world in Fantasy Football, a game with nearly 13 million players.

The time difference between India, where the World Cup is being held, and the UK poses a significant challenge for Currie, affecting his ability to keep up with Premier League matches and make timely transfers.

With Premier League matches kicking off in the early hours and transfer deadlines at night, Currie found it difficult to manage his Fantasy Football team.

He describes the experience as "horrible," struggling to watch games and even highlights.

Currie expresses his frustration, saying, "I couldn't figure out how to watch the games, and I'm struggling to see highlights."

However, he finds some relief with the upcoming FA Cup weekend.

Initially, Currie's Fantasy Football alter ego was unknown in the professional cricket world, but the secret has started to come out.

Now, he receives messages from teammates and opponents seeking his advice on Fantasy Football.

One such example is Sussex bowler Sean Hunt, who reached out to Currie for guidance before their match against the West Indies.

Hunt sent Currie a screenshot of his team, asking for his opinion, and later congratulated him on his bowling performance.

Currie shares that Hunt asked for his thoughts on his team, saying, "I know you have bigger things at play, but what do you think of my team?" and later added, "What do you think of my team? Oh, and well bowled."

When asked for a tip for the remainder of the Fantasy Football season, Currie quickly suggests a "chip strategy."

He advises, "Dead-end into Gameweek 31, wildcard in 32, and bench boost in 33, and use your triple captain whenever you want."

Currie's strategy is straightforward, emphasizing the importance of timing and clever use of chips.

Brad Currie is the brother of Scott, a Scotland bowler who was called up by England last year, and both brothers qualify to play for Scotland through their Scottish father.

Growing up on England's south coast, the Currie brothers developed their cricket skills, with Brad studying sports psychology at Bournemouth University.

Brad is a lifelong fan and was present at the Cherries' 3-2 win over Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium, where Amine Adli scored a 95th-minute winner against the Premier League champions, on the day he received the call to join Scotland's World Cup squad.

Currie recalls the moment he received the call from coach Owen Dawkins, saying, "I knew exactly what it was, but I couldn't pick up because I wouldn't get any signal."

When he finally spoke to Dawkins, the coach mentioned the recent football match, and Currie responded, hoping the call wouldn't ruin his mood.

Currie expressed his concern, saying, "Yeah, and I hope you're not going to ruin my mood now."

Scotland secured a place in the World Cup after Bangladesh opted to boycott the tournament, following a period of uncertainty and speculation.

The weeks leading up to the tournament were marked by claims and counterclaims about Bangladesh's participation and its implications for Scotland.

Currie recounts the uncertainty, saying, "I was asking the coaching staff at Sussex, and it was crazy to have people saying we were going to the World Cup."

He found it surprising that others seemed to have more information than he did, despite being part of the official Scotland group chat.

As a county professional at Sussex, Currie had the advantage of training throughout the winter, which helped him prepare for the World Cup.

However, managing bowlers' workloads is crucial, and Scotland's focus shifted from the Cricket World Cup League 2 to the T20 World Cup in India.

Currie describes the initial reaction to the World Cup announcement, saying, "I don't know what date it was officially announced, but the two days after were the weekend, and I just did nothing."

His girlfriend's family questioned his lack of activity, asking if he should be training, but Currie knew that cramming in preparation would only lead to injury.

He explains, "You can't cram in training; it's not like a school test where you can revise at the last minute."

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Scotland secured a win over newcomers Italy, thanks in part to the standout performances of Leask and Munsey.

There were questions surrounding the availability of the younger Currie brother due to uncertainty.

Having been selected for England's tour of Ireland the previous year, he failed to make his debut, prompting speculation about a potential switch to Scotland.

It was ultimately determined that a single stint as a substitute fielder rendered him ineligible.

According to Brad, he had to reach out to his brother via text message to clarify the situation.

Brad expressed his initial concern, citing the numerous sets of brothers competing, including the Manentis, Moscas, and Sheikh brothers from Nepal.

He joked that if his brother were to play, their parents might have had to take drastic measures to support them, but as it stands, only one son is competing, making such measures unnecessary.

Brad quipped that his brother aims to please their mother by playing for England, while he himself intends to appease their father by sticking with his Scottish roots.

With England's loss to the West Indies, the upcoming match between the two teams has become a crucial one for both sides.

The last meeting between the teams took place at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Scotland's impressive batting performance left England facing a challenging target of 110 runs in 10 overs before the match was interrupted by rain.

Currie reflected on the unanswered question of what could have been if the match had continued.

He emphasized his approach to the game, stating that he has learned to be fearless and approach each match with the expectation of winning.

Drawing on his background in sports psychology, Currie believes that this mindset is essential for success in high-pressure games.

While acknowledging the impressive skills of opponents like Adil Rashid, Currie remains aware of his own capabilities and limitations.

He noted that England's team has its own challenges to contend with, including travel and performance under pressure, whereas Scotland has had the advantage of playing two games at Eden Gardens.

Currie expressed his eagerness to face the upcoming match.

He is looking forward to the challenge ahead.

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