EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by 2006 FIFA WC glory, Italy's cricket 'underdogs' take aim at T20 WC
Italy, known for their exploits in football and water polo, has qualified for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. They defeated Netherlands in the Europe Region Final. Pacer Thomas Draca expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing in India and Sri Lanka in a year's time. He sees this as a beginning for cricket in Italy.