It is a journey that Currie likens to football’s Jamie Vardy, who went from non-league to the Premier League, and the left-arm medium pace bowler knows a thing or two about that game, too.
Born in Poole, he is a massive Cherries fan and found out about his inclusion in the World Cup squad after AFC Bournemouth had just beaten Liverpool 3-2.
He had to decline a call with the news after Scotland were a late inclusion to the tournament, following Bangladesh’s boycott, as Alex Jimenez had just scored his first goal for the Cherries during the first half at Dean Court.
Currie got the call just as Jimenez netted his first goal for the Cherries (Image: Richard Crease)
Currie has also amassed a sizable social media following for his Fantasy Premier League account FPLScofield, and he likens Bournemouth’s charge for Europe to Scotland’s journey in this World Cup.
Asked about getting the call up, Currie told the Daily Echo: “My friend got us tickets for that and Bournemouth had literally just scored their second goal and I could feel my phone buzzing in my pocket and I was like, I know what this is, I know exactly what this is.
“Picked up my phone, I was like, yep and I had to decline the call, then text the coach back and be like, this is the situation, can I call you back?
“Then the head of performance is texting me going, do you mind if we, like, we need to announce the squad, obviously the coach hasn’t spoken to you, but we need to announce it. And I was like, yeah, go for it.
Scotland’s Bradley Currie bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Scotland and West Indies in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Image: AP Photo/Bikas Das)
“I have to be in the squad if you’re going to go ahead and announce it.
“I got back to the car after the game, obviously buzzing, and said to the coach, you can’t spoil my mood now, can you?
“And he was like, no, what a day for you. Beat Liverpool and then called up to the World Cup. That was a pretty good day, that one.”
Currie, alongside younger brother Scott, are well known faces in the Dorset cricket scene.
Brothers Brad Currie (left) with Scott Currie back in 2017 (Picture: Mike Vimpany)
Both have represented the county and have progressed through the ranks at first class counties, with Scott now representing Hampshire, while Brad is along the coast at Sussex.
He has played for local sides Poole and the aforementioned Bashley, and his cricket career has taken him around the world, including recently to Canada, and now to India for the World Cup.
Reflecting on his journey, Currie said: “I’m like the cricket version of Jamie Vardy in a way!”
“That’s a bit too high praise, but I’ve always tried to stay pretty close to my roots.
“I’m still coaching at Poole Town in the winter and was this winter on their academy. I’m still doing one-to-ones with local junior players in the county as well.
“I’m always very appreciative of what Poole Town did for me, of what Bashley are doing for me, Dorset.
Brad Currie playing for Dorset. Credit: Graham Hunt Photography
“And I still play when I can because I think it’s important as well. And then, you get onto this stage as well, and it’s a crazy life in a way.
“It’s not quite a Jekyll and Hyde, but they’re just such stark contrasts of how it all goes.
“But everyone’s so brilliant around, in and around me, like my friendship bubbles and with family and stuff. Everyone’s just been so supportive, and it makes the whole process so much easier.”
That stark contrast is highlighted in the match ups Currie is set to face later today when Scotland face England.
But the 27-year-old sees it as a positive as he prepares to face two of the world’s best T20 openers in Salt and Buttler.
“It doesn’t get much better, I think they’re second and fourth in the world at the moment,” he said.
“So quite literally like nearly the best possible partnership that you could possibly form.
England’s Jos Buttler, left, celebrates with England’s Phil Salt after hits a boundary during the second T20 cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb, 1. 2026. (Image: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
“I think my overall and overriding feeling about it all is just pure excitement, and I love the challenge, I love the stage, and I think Paul Farbrace back at Sussex just sort of seemed to maintain with me that the bigger the stage, the better I play.
“So I’m ultimately just looking forward to it and the challenge it provides.
“I’d almost rather play and have to bowl at someone like Buttler and Salt rather than rocking up and playing Lymington at home not knowing anything about their opening batters.
“The pressure becomes on me then and try and get them out, whereas tomorrow the pressure is solely on England.
“And that’s not to start chatting rubbish in the press, but ultimately that is what it is. But it’s a completely star-studded batting lineup.”
Scotland’s Bradley Currie, second from left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of West Indies’ Rovman Powell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Scotland and West Indies in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Image: AP Photo/Bikas Das)
Currie has found some success early on in the tournament, with three wickets at an average of 11.66 and an economy rate of 5.83.
He said the secret has been to keep it simple with his plans, and to commit to whatever he’s going to bowl, with the lack of preparation helping to build clarity in those plans.
“I think Paul Tweddle, our fielding coach we’ve got here [who also has Dorset connections, having come through at Bridport CC], hit the nail on the head in our meetings and saying yes, we look at the analysis packs, but we’re not dictated by them,” he explained.
“We take our strengths and then form some plans from some of the ideas of what the analysis shows.
“So, first and foremost is our strengths and that’s where we go from.”
There’s real excitement in the Scotland camp ahead of the England game, with the side knowing that a victory could go a long way towards their qualification, and could deal a big blow to England.
“Tomorrow’s game is basically all or nothing for both sides,” he said.
Scotland players stand for the national anthems of the respective countries before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between them in Kolkata, India, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Image: AP Photo/Bikas Das)
“And equally, I’ve even had a sneaky look at someone online said about the predicted Super 8 groups.
“If we do qualify second in this group, I wouldn’t shy down from qualifying out of the Super 8s.
“And just that would literally be the definition of a free hit. So it’s just all very exciting. And that’s such a macro way of looking at it. It’s a real big view on it all.
“But ultimately, it’s bat vs ball. One ball at a time. 240 balls, maybe less, we’ll see what happens.”
There is the potential for inter-family rivalry, with Scott opting to play for England, and while he is yet to make his debut, a short spell as a sub fielder makes him ineligible for Scotland.
But Currie said he hopes the whole family will be singing the Flower of Scotland come just before 9.30am.
“It’s tough, it’s a weird dynamic,” Currie said.
Scott has represented Scotland too – but was called up for England last year (Image: Mike Vimpany)
“Probably the Curran brothers are the other ones with Ben [Zimbabwe] and then Sam in the England team.
“But there’s not many brothers that are playing on different nationalities.
“But with it being such a close rivalry between England and Scotland, it’s quite a funny dynamic, but I think Scott will have his family bond and family love hopefully above his nationality tomorrow.
“I mean, that’s my hope as a brother. I think that’s where I’d stand, but who knows, his love for his country might take over!”
And what about the Cherries and their hopes for the rest of the season?
Currie is pleased with the business done in January, and hopes they’ll fly under the radar into a European spot come the end of the season.
“There’s no one to fear again for the Cherries in this league,” he said.
“It’s rather similar to the Scotland versus England or Scotland in the World Cup anyway, it’s all very similar. Fear no one and embrace it all.”