Exclusive: Inspired by the 2006 FIFA World Cup Glory, take a target in Italian cricket ‘Underdogs’ T20 World Cup. Cricket news
New Delhi: Forza Italia! Forza Italia! The mantras still convert into the ears of Thomas Draka even after Italy’s 2026 ICC men have a historical qualification for the T20 World Cup. Italy booked its place in the Mega event to be held in India and Sri Lanka, defeating hosts Netherlands in the final of the ICC Mains T20 World Cup Europe.The Italian flag wrapped over her shoulders and tears in her eyes, Pacer Draka adopted a heartfelt victory around the Sportpark Westwall in Wurberg, Netherlands. It was a deep emotional moment – not only for Draka, but also for all of Italy.For a long time, it has been celebrated as a football-footing nation, which has built legends like Alesendro Dell Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Peerlo, Franco Barsi, Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio and Francesco Totti, Italy, which is now a new chapter on a new chapter.For Drake, this is just the beginning – marking the beginning of a fresh era for cricket in Italy.“Honestly, I can’t believe it. It is just all real at this time. It’s a task on progress. And I think, you know now, you look at our squad – when we get our main squad – we are excited and thrilled to be a part of it. But we are also thrilled to be able to compete internationally.“We know that we will be underdogs, but it is more than just going to the World Cup. It is the beginning of doing something new. We want to create a foundation for cricket – to inspire young children to take a bat instead of playing football in school. For us, it is more than using just a World Cup. It is something special.”
Cricket can never reach the level of football in Italy, but also matters a lot to do something.
Thomas darcy
Drake was just six years old when Italy lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2006 – his fourth title – after a 5–3 win over France in a dramatic penalty shootout. The memories of that prestigious victory are fresh for the right -handed pace, who once dreams of becoming a footballer.Playing in the World Cup was always his childhood dream, but Destiny had other plans. Now, he is ready to represent Italy on the global stage – not in football, but in cricket.“When we say Italy, football stars come to mind. But this is the first time cricket is moving. There are players who have been involved since the early 2000s. You see Gareth Berg – he is mostly dedicated to cricket in Italy. So, this is not just last year or two. Joe Burns made his debut in 2015. I really met one of the early captains of Italy’s qualifying days. He came to the ground and said to me, ‘You are one of my heroes.‘I was so,’ what do you mean? ‘And he said,’ I flew to watch this special program. ‘ He played back in 2016 when Italy was fighting to qualify for division cricket, “he said.“The one who makes fun of Burns that I am a new totter. And we saw comments about how Italy cannot qualify for the Football World Cup, but here we are qualifying in cricket! For me, the 2006 Italy Football Team that the Italy Football Team that the World Cup has won, I remember when he was out of Australia, and I was always a football administrator. Cricket can never reach the level of football in Italy, but also matters a lot to do something. ,As the team celebrates its merit for the T20 World Cup, Draka is confident that there is something special in this squad – a unique spark – and believes they are capable of creating their history.“We are representing a nation that is still new to cricket, but we want to inspire the next generation. 10–20 years ago, this idea does not exist. But now, it is becoming a reality. “The Federation has always supported us-In the early 20s, people like Peter and Michael de Venuto came here from 2012-13. And now, we have found players at the peak of his career, such as Burns, Mananty brothers (Ben Maneti and Surprised), and Grant Stewart,”.
