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Ex-Aussie cricketer Joe Burns to represent Italy as tribute to late brother Dominik

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Ex-Aussie Cricketer Joe Burns To Represent Italy As Tribute To Late Brother Dominik

By IANS News May 28, 2024 • 12:30 PM View: 1070

T20 World Cup: Former Australian cricketer Joe Burns has announced his intentions of playing for the Italy national team as a tribute to his late brother Dominik.

Burns, who played 23 Tests and six ODIs for Australia during his tenure as a national team player, was dropped by was not selected for Queensland's round eight Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia.

Moreover, he was omitted from Queensland's 2024-25 men's contract list. Burns now intends to represent Italy in the qualifiers for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.

TAGS Joe Burns New Delhi Former Australian Sheffield Shield South Australia T20 World Cup In February Northern Federals World Cup

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