The Italy cricket selectors have announced a well-balanced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Wayne Madsen has been named captain for the tournament and will lead an experienced side featuring a strong mix of domestic performers and overseas-based talent. Here’s the full list of the Italy squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Wayne Madsen (Captain) anchors Italy’s batting line-up with experience and consistency, supported by Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca, who add stability to the top order. The all-round unit brings balance through batting all-rounders Harry Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, and JJ Smuts, while bowling all-round options in Zain Ali and Syed Naqvi strengthen the attack. The wicket-keeping responsibilities are handled by Marcus Campopiano and Gian Meade, both capable of contributing with the bat. The bowling unit features a mix of pace and control through Ali Hasan, Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca, and Crishan Kalugamage, giving Italy a well-rounded squad.
Updated Squad of Italy for T20 World Cup
Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Tim David, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis