Former Test opener Joe Burns will attempt to help Italy qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup in honour of his late brother and grandparents.
Burns, who chalked up four centuries in 23 Test matches for Australia, wasn’t offered a Queensland contract for the 2024-25 season and his Big Bash deal with the Melbourne Stars also ended.
Following the death of his brother Dominic in February, Burns has decided to represent Italy, which he’s able to do via his mother’s heritage.
His Italian jersey will don the number 85 as tribute to Dominic and in an emotional Instagram post…
