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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: 579

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.

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