Associate Nations Embrace Opportunities at ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

The T20 World Cup features Associate nations like Italy, Scotland, Nepal, USA, and Canada embracing the opportunity to compete on cricket's biggest stage. Italy's captain Wayne Madsen highlighted the chance to raise cricket's profile in a football-dominant country. Scotland joined late after Bangladesh's withdrawal, with captain Richie Berrington emphasizing making the most of the chance. Nepal, returning after a decade, aims to inspire future generations, while USA's Monank Patel values playing in his birth country. These teams view the tournament as a platform to grow cricket domestically and gain international experience.