Tailenders Uno, Due, Tre, Quattro, Cinque
Jan 16, 2026
Wayne Madsen, an international cricketer, shares his journey from South Africa to playing for Italy, inspired by his Italian grandmother. He reveals insights about Italy's World Cup preparations, their multicultural team dynamics, and ambitious goals, such as targeting an upset against Nepal. The discussion dives into the unique characteristics of Italian cricket pitches and plans for a new stadium. Alongside this, hilarious banter and a fun quiz keep the energy high, making for an entertaining look at cricket's growing presence in Italy.
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Felix's Ambulance And Wrist-Injection Fear
- Felix recounted leaving an audio message from outside the doctor's while an ambulance passed and linked it to his past bus injury and wrist-injection fear.
- That prior experience still gives him an irrational fear of injections from strangers.
How Wayne Qualified For Italy
- Wayne Madsen explained his Italian eligibility came via his grandmother and an Italian passport enabled his county career start.
- He nearly played for Italy in 2012 but stayed with Derbyshire and later rejoined Italy's setup for recent qualifiers.
Italy Lacks Turf But Plans A Stadium
- Cricket in Italy currently uses artificial pitches and lacks a turf wicket, but a new coastal stadium is planned near Rome.
- The World Cup offers a platform to leave a lasting legacy and revive cricket's historical presence in Italy.