Hampshire sign Scotland batsman George Munsey for T20 Blast

He was Scotland’s top run-scorer during their T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2019, making 234 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 141.81

Scotland batsman George Munsey has joined Hampshire for their T20 Blast campaign.

The 27-year-old batsman has forged a reputation for himself as one of the international game’s most aggressive openers, with his propensity to reverse-sweep and switch-hit becoming a calling card of sorts.

He will join the squad later this week and will be available for the entire competition.

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“We’re pleased to have George with us for this summer’s Vitality Blast and he’ll add further depth and fire-power to our top-order for that competition,” said the club’s director of cricket, Giles White.

“He’s had good success with Scotland at international level and has been an important part of their white-ball sides – he’s a good fit for us.”

He was Scotland’s top run-scorer during their T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2019, making 234 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 141.81.

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