Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters
Summary
Italy's cricket team has qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time, offering a bright spot amid challenges faced by the country's historic soccer team. The team features players with Italian heritage and aims to grow the sport in Italy despite infrastructure challenges.
Key Points
- Italy's cricket team qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time in its history.
- The cricket team includes players with Italian heritage and immigrant backgrounds from Asia and Australia.
- Italy's cricket federation CEO highlights the sport's growth despite a lack of cricket infrastructure in Italy.
- The national soccer team is struggling, creating an opportunity for cricket to gain visibility in Italy.
