Italy Captain Wayne Madsen Injured in T20 World Cup Opener Against Scotland
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February 09, 2026
Kathmandu. Italy captain Wayne Madsen was injured with a dislocated shoulder in the first match of the T20 World Cup against Scotland. He sustained the injury while fielding at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The 42-year-old Madsen immediately left the field for treatment. He has undergone an X-ray. It is estimated that recovery could take a few weeks depending on the severity of the injury.
In Madsen's absence, Harry Manenti took over the captaincy for Italy for the remainder of the innings. Italy is scheduled to compete against Nepal in Mumbai on February 12.
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