The Italian cricket team was staying in India till a few days ago, where it played the matches of T20 World Cup 2026. Italy could not make it to the Super-8, but registered a memorable win by defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. Just a few days later, this country is embroiled in controversies, because a senior official of the Italian Cricket Association has been accused of sexual harassment. This officer has been suspended.
According to a report by Sky Sports, the officer in question has been accused of inappropriately touching a member of the Italy women’s cricket team. The police had registered a complaint in this matter last year.
After a lot of hard work, the Italy cricket team was able to qualify for the T20 World Cup for the first time in history. It was indeed a proud moment for him, but such allegations coming to light after a few days is like a new stain that will never fade. On this entire matter, the Italian Cricket Association says that it will give its full cooperation in the legal process.
First win in World Cup history
Italy is the 26th ranked team in the world in T20 cricket and had qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time. Italy was placed in Group C along with West Indies, England, Scotland and Nepal. It had to face defeat by 73 runs against Scotland. But he made the England team sweat for once, but in the end had to face defeat by 24 runs, while West Indies also defeated Italy by 42 runs.
Italy had bid farewell to T20 World 2026 with a good memory. Italy’s only win in the World Cup came against Nepal. It achieved the target of 124 runs against Nepal without losing any wicket.
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