The Scottish cricketer’s latest destination is Bangladesh, where he has joined the Sylhet Strikers for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Although his debut for the franchise didn’t go as planned—scoring just 2 runs—Sylhet have him for the entire season and is hopeful that Munsey will deliver big performances.

Before arriving in the BPL, Munsey showcased his skills for teams like the Dubai Capitals, Chennai Braves, and Brampton Wolves. However, the path to becoming a sought-after franchise cricketer wasn’t straightforward for Munsey, who originally aspired to be a golfer.

Born in Oxford, Munsey even earned a scholarship to pursue his golfing dreams. At the age of 13, he moved to Edinburgh with hopes of becoming a professional golfer.

However, after three years, he struggled to find his footing in the sport. One day, while playing golf, someone suggested he try cricket instead. That advice, joined with his challenges in adapting to golf, led Munsey to make a life-changing decision.

“I initially wanted to build a career in golf but by the time I turned 16, I realized it wasn’t working out. I started thinking about cricket, and soon enough, I fell in love with it. That’s when I decided to give cricket a shot. Now, here I am, playing cricket around the world and currently in Bangladesh.” Munsey shared it with Cricfrenzy in an interview.

Munsey made his international debut for Scotland in 2015. Beyond being a cricketer, he also works for Gray-Nicolls, a renowned bat-manufacturing company that sponsors him. Balancing two careers, Munsey remains passionate about both his job and cricket.

“I like to keep myself busy and always use my mind. Alongside being a cricketer, I work for Gray-Nicolls in Scotland. My job involves promoting their bats and increasing interest in cricket among Scots. It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to the sport in multiple ways.” Munsey said.

Munsey’s journey from aspiring golfer to globe-trotting cricketer is a testament to the unpredictable paths life can take—and how embracing change can lead to extraordinary opportunities.