Furnival is a right-handed batsman who bowls leg break. Furnival represented the Leicestershire Cricket Board in a single List A match against the Kent Cricket Board in the 2nd round of the 2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was held in 2001. In his only List A match he scored 9 runs.
He currently plays club cricket for Hythe Cricket Club in the Kent Cricket League.
In recent times he has become a renowned cricket tipster, with regular trips across the globe, advising betting syndicates. In one particular country he is known as लीमे लीजेंड which translates to: the limey legend.