Former Australian cricketer Joe Burns has taken a big decision. Actually, Joe Burns has announced that he will now play cricket for Italy. Burns has taken this decision after the death of his brother Dominic Burns.

Joe Burns will wear jersey number 85 for his brother

Joe Burns has revealed this by sharing a photo of a T-shirt with number 85 on his official Instagram account. Burns wrote, 'This is not just a number and this is not just a jersey. This is for those people whom I know would be proud looking down from the sky. My brother passed away in February this year. When my brother played for his last team (North Federals), his jersey number was 85.'

Burns also wrote emotionally that after his brother's death, the time was very difficult for him and now he will lead the Italy team wearing jersey number 85 in his honor. Burns has also set his goal. He wants Italy to play the T20 World Cup in the year 2026.

How many matches played for Australia

Let us tell you that 34-year-old Joe Burns scored 1442 runs in 23 Test matches for Australia. During this, 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries came from his bat. His best score in Test cricket was 180 runs. Burns also wore the Australian team jersey in 6 ODI matches in which he scored 146 runs.

Also know that Burns did not get a chance in the Australian team for a long time. He played his last match for Australia in the year 2020. Not only this, Queensland did not extend Joe Burns' contract for 2024-25. However, now Joe Burns will be a part of the Italy team for the sub-regional qualifiers.