DUBAI: International Cricket Council Chair Jay Shah has congratulated the Netherlands and Italy for qualifying for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year.
Italy has scripted history by securing a maiden berth in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 despite their nine-wicket loss to the Netherlands in the final match of the European Qualifiers at the Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague.
"An amazing result for @KNCBcricketand @FedCricket, qualifying for the @ICC Men's @T20WorldCup 2026 through the Europe Qualifier. For Italy, it will be their first-ever appearance at the tournament that India will defend early next year. Well done to both teams!" said Jay Shah in a post on X, formerly Twitter.