Скачать или смотреть Exclusive Interview: Wayne Madsen on Leading Italy to Their First T20 World Cup, ETPL and more

Italy’s qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was one of the standout stories of global cricket in 2025.

In this exclusive interview with EuroCrick , Italy captain Wayne Madsen reflects on what the achievement means for Italian cricket, the journey behind the scenes, and the responsibility of leading the Azzurri at their first-ever men’s Cricket World Cup.

A professional career with more than 17,000 first-class runs and extensive leadership experience across county and franchise cricket, Madsen brings a unique perspective, including having represented South Africa at a Hockey World Cup back in 2006.

In this conversation, he discusses:

Italy’s historic World Cup qualification
Handling pressure as captain
Associate cricket and the global growth of the game
Preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026
The impact of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL)

Followed by some light-hearted fun and games where we see Madsen build his perfect batter and answer questions on Deep Point!

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