Cricket in Italy counts 84 league sides and more than 20,000 regular players, largely centred in Asian communities, and it first appeared in Italy in 1793, played by British sailors in Naples. Supporters say the sport could aid social integration and provide an alternative to football for young players.

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The squad includes Australian-born players with Italian heritage and migrants who qualified through residency rules. The team lacks dedicated facilities, with even the national side without its own grass pitch.