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Italy's Grant Stewart: From Aussie Rules to Cricket Star?
18 Feb
Summary
- Grant Stewart, an Australian-born player, represents Italy with language lessons.
- Stewart displayed impressive batting against England's top bowlers.
- Quentin Sampson's selection for West Indies divided fans but shows batting promise.
Grant Stewart, a Western Australian native now playing for Kent, is embracing his opportunity to represent Italy with dedication. He is actively learning the Italian language through private tutoring, underscoring his commitment. On the field, Stewart has been a stabilizing force for the Italian team.
Stewart demonstrated significant skill against England, scoring 45 runs and adeptly handling bowlers like Adil Rashid. His performance raises the question of whether he can replicate such success against formidable opponents like the West Indies.
Simultaneously, the West Indies face scrutiny over Quentin Sampson's inclusion. Despite divided fan opinion, Sampson made a promising debut against Afghanistan, hitting two sixes in a 30-run innings. His captain, Shai Hope, has lauded his clean hitting ability.
Sampson's subsequent T20I performances yielded modest scores of 2 and 3. However, the upcoming match against Italy presents a prime opportunity to test his batting prowess and potentially secure another batting option for the West Indies' Super Eight campaign.
