Italy's captain Wayne Madsen injured his shoulder in a fielding dive, forcing him out for the rest of the T20 World Cup.

Italy’s T20 World Cup campaign began in turmoil as captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his left shoulder during a diving fielding attempt against Scotland in Kolkata. The 42-year-old, making his World Cup debut, was stretchered off after landing awkwardly while chasing a pull shot. X-rays revealed the injury, with recovery expected to take one to three weeks, potentially up to four months in severe cases. Madsen, who previously played county cricket and represented South Africa in hockey, was ruled out for the remainder of the match. Harry Manenti took over captaincy as Scotland posted a record 207 for four, the first associate nation to surpass 200 in T20 World Cup history. Italy’s next games are against Nepal, England, and the West Indies, all in Kolkata, as they aim to stay competitive despite the early setback.