Madsen Appointed Italy Captain

Derbyshire Batter, Wayne Madsen, has been appointed as Italy Captain for their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup campaign.

Madsen, who is Derbyshire’s Club Captain, will lead Italy in their historic first appearance at an ICC World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, where they will face England, West Indies, Bangladesh and Nepal in the group stages.

Madsen has made four T20I appearances for Italy, with a high-score of 67, while he’s also been a consistent run-scorer in List A fixtures for ‘The Azzuri’. He is aiming Derbyshire’s all-time leading run-scorers and widely-regarded as a legend of the county game and now he will show off his incredible array of ramps, sweeps and scoops off on the world stage throughout February and March 2026.

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After he returns from leading Italy to World Cup glory, Madsen will be back with the Falcons and aim to help Mickey Arthur’s side to challenge for silverware in the Vitality Blast! 2026 Super Early Bird Blast Passes are on sale now, with every Falcons home fixture included for just £89.

With a Blast Pass, you get access to all Falcons home fixtures, including the East Midlands Derby with Notts Outlaws and the T20 against Yorkshire, both of which sold out in 2025.

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