Italy has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Italy will be making its debut in the World Cup. The team will play its first T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh on February 9th at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Their next match will be against Nepal in Mumbai on February 12th. Wayne Madsen will captain the Italian team in the T20 World Cup.
Wayne Lee Madsen will lead the Italian Team in T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled to be played in India & Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/kQsfOVYXQ7
— Italy Cricket (@ItalyCricket) December 17, 2025
The team includes all-rounder JJ Smuts, who has previously played for South Africa at the international level. He has played 13 T20 International matches so far. Italy secured their place in the tournament thanks to a historic performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025. By defeating Scotland and Guernsey, they finished in second place and qualified for the World Cup alongside the Netherlands.
Italy coaching staff for the T20 World Cup 2026
The Italian coaching team will be led by head coach John Davison. Kevin O'Brien and Douglas Brown will serve as assistant coaches, while Peter Di Venuto will take on the role of team manager. Making their tournament debut, Italy has been placed in Group C alongside two-time champions England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Italy team for the World Cup 2026
Wayne Madsen, Marcus Campopiano (wicketkeeper), Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hassan, Christian George, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Dreka.
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