T20 World Cup: The Azzurri are here! The fall and rise of Italian cricket

Italy’s relationship with cricket stretches over two centuries, from British sailors in Naples to the 2026 T20 World Cup ahead of us. Cricket in Italy is a sport shaped by history, politics and world wars. The sport has survived through quiet revivals and on February 9, at the iconic Eden Gardens, it now stands on the brink of a defining moment.