Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars! Italy is crashing the cricket party with their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026! Led by the fearless Wayne Madsen, this squad is a thrilling mix of seasoned warriors and rising stars, including the mighty JJ Smuts. The action ignites against Bangladesh in Kolkata on February 9. Get ready for some epic cricket chaos!
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Mr. ManagerQuick rundown
- 1.Wayne Madsen will captain Italy in their first-ever World Cup campaign, adding captaincy flair to their pasta-powered plans.
- 2.JJ Smuts joins as a veteran brain, with two sets of brothers (Manenti and Mosca) bringing family chemistry to the squad.
- 3.Italy earned their spot by finishing runner-up in the Europe Regional Qualifier behind the Netherlands.
- 4.Group C features Bangladesh, England, Nepal, and West Indies with Kolkata and Mumbai hosting key fixtures.
- 5.The T20 World Cup 2026 unfolds Feb 7–Mar 8 across 20 teams, with Super Eights and semis.