I was watching the cricket World Cup this morning and noticed JJ Smuts batting for Italy. He's South African!! How exactly do you qualify to play for Italy? Did he have a spag bol last night or something?! #WIvITA #T20WC

Cricket Italia team badge. Letter F.CR.I in gold above a pair of white bails on top of a green white and red set of stumps with a batter in gold playing a shot under the middle stump

West Indies win of course, but Italy give another proud performance. Kept WI down to 30 less than they might have scored and got closer than many other associate teams would. This team belongs! Let's hope that they can bring through the next generation to keep it going. Forza! 🇮🇹 #T20WC #WIvITA

Italy: 61/4 in 10 overs 🏏

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I’ve spent my whole life chasing hope.

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#T20WC #WIvITA Last game for Italy after a great debut at cricket's top table. Sure they had a little help from their Australian friends but the Moscas and Manentis did them proud. West Indies looking strong too which is never a bad thing and they could rally to the semi finals