Italy captain Wayne Madsen reacts after being injured in the game. (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Italy’s historic first appearance at the T20 World Cup took a cruel turn on Monday when captain Wayne Madsen suffered a serious shoulder injury during their Group C clash with Scotland at the Eden Gardens, casting a shadow over the rest of their campaign.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!The setback came early in the fourth round when Madsen, patrolling the middle of the goal, dived to stop a firmly struck shot and landed awkwardly on the left side of the practice courts. The 42-year-old immediately felt visible pain and eventually left the field with his left arm in a makeshift sling.
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Current Score: Italy vs Scotland World Cup T20The broadcasters later confirmed that Madsen had dislocated his shoulder and would not take part in the match, while further tests were ordered for a concussion and a possible neck injury.The timing could hardly have been worse for Italy. Madsen, playing his first World Cup match, was central to their batting stability and leadership and his early departure left the debutants in the field deflated. Further clarification on his availability for the rest of the tournament is expected after medical assessments.On the field, Scotland took full advantage of the disruption. Opener George Munsey led the charge with a commanding 84 off 54 balls, surviving a chance of 41 before punishing Italy’s loose bowlers. He shared a 126-run opening stand with Michael Jones (37), keeping Scotland firmly in control.After Munsey’s dismissal in the 14th over – Italy’s first ever World Cup wicket – Brendon McMullen (41 not out from 18) and Michael Leask (22 not out from five) provided a brutal finish. Scotland raced to 207 for 4, their first 200-plus total of this T20 World Cup, with Leask plundering 22 runs off Thomas Draco in the final over.
