Injured Madsen 'optimistic' over World Cup return

Italy captain Wayne Madsen says he is "optimistic" he will still play a part in the T20 World Cup despite dislocating his left shoulder in his country's opening game against Scotland.

The 42-year-old Derbyshire batter was hurt in the field early in Italy's debut World Cup match against Scotland in Kolkata on Monday.

Madsen played no further part in the game, which Scotland went on to win by 73 runs.

"It wasn't the start I, or the team, was looking for," he told BBC Radio Derby.

"I went for the ball in the fourth over and landed on the edge of the practice nets and popped my shoulder out.

"It's the first time I've dislocated my left shoulder. I have injured my right shoulder and had to have surgery a few years ago but the dislocation was different."

Madsen said scans on the injury had been "fairly positive" and confirmed he did not need an operation.

"It's just a case of managing it now over the next 48-72 hours and it's already improved," he added.

Madsen, a former South Africa hockey international, said he was "hugely proud and honoured" to be leading Italy at their first World Cup, adding it "didn't get any bigger" than being part of a major tournament in India.

Italy take on Nepal on Thursday in Mumbai in their next game before returning to Kolkata to face England on Monday and the West Indies, in their final group match, on Thursday, 19 February.

"I want to try to give myself as good an opportunity as possible to play in one or both games next week," Madsen said.

"I'm still optimistic that will happen but I'll be guided by pain and the body. I'd love to play in the England game but we'll see how things progress."