Italy's captain in T20 World Cup 2026 played Hockey World Cup for South Africa 20 years ago

Batter Wayne Madsen, who will captain Italy in T20 World Cup 2026, played Hockey World Cup for South Africa 20 years ago. The 42-year-old played 39 matches for South Africa's hockey team, also representing them in 2006 Commonwealth Games. Madsen has played seven T20Is for Italy, scoring 205 runs. He has captained Derbyshire County Club.