New Delhi, March 7 -- Former Canada captain and Australian state cricketer John Davison has been appointed as Italy's T20I coach, leading their push for a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Italy will compete in the European Regional Finals of the T20 World Cup qualifiers in the Netherlands in late June, where two teams will earn a spot in the main tournament. They will face strong competition from the Netherlands, Scotland, Guernsey, and Jersey.

"I am excited and honoured to be appointed head coach of the Italian T20 men's program," Davison said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"I didn't take much convincing once I heard about the players and people involved," he said.

"I have experienced the thrill of qualifying fo...