Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Joe Burns Misses T20 World Cup; Italy Names Madsen Captain
Joe Burns, who led Italy to qualify for the T20 World Cup, will not be part of the team.
The Italian Cricket Federation chose Wayne Madsen as the new captain.
Burns was not selected because they couldn't agree on his availability and a contract.
Madsen will lead Italy in the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Italy's first match is against Bangladesh.
Burns has strong Italian family roots and played for Italy after his time with Australia.
The federation thanked Burns for his contributions.
Joe Burns will miss the T20 World Cup due to unresolved contract discussions with the Italian Cricket Federation.
Wayne Madsen has been appointed as the new captain of Italy's T20 team.
Madsen will lead Italy in the T20 World Cup, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Italy's first match in the T20 World Cup is against Bangladesh on February 9.
Burns was thanked for his role in Italy's qualification campaign and his contributions to Italian cricket.
- Who
- Joe Burns and Wayne Madsen
- What
- Joe Burns to miss T20 World Cup; Wayne Madsen named new captain
- When
- Decision announced on December 17; T20 World Cup from February 7
- Where
- Italy; T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Discussions over Burns' availability did not result in a full agreement or contract
- Joe Burns
- Former Australia international and ex-Italy captain
- Wayne Madsen
- Newly appointed Italy T20 captain
- T20 World Cup
- Scheduled for February 7 in India and Sri Lanka
- Italy's Group
- Group C with England, West Indies, and Nepal
- Burns' Jersey
- Wore No. 85 in tribute to late brother Dominic
- Burns' Background
- Italian roots through family in Calabria
- Italy's Debut
- First appearance at a cricket global event
Sources
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