Joe Consumes, the previous Australia opener, has affirmed that he will address Italy as a recognition for his late sibling. Consumes' sibling, Dominic, had died in February this year and with the 34-year-old not being given an agreement by Queensland for 2024-25, the choice was made. The top request hitter is additionally out of agreement in the Huge Slam Association. Consumes, who is qualified to address Italy through his mom's legacy, will presently be a piece of their crew for the sub provincial qualifiers. He additionally uncovered that he will be wearing the number 85 on his shirt to respect his sibling. "This isn't simply a number and this isn't a shirt," Consumes composed on his Instagram page while declaring his choice to change to Italy. "This is for individuals who I realize will be peering down gladly from a higher place. In February of this current year my sibling unfortunately died. 85 was his number in the last group he played (and his introduction to the world year) for the strong Northern Federals in sub-locale. "The days, long stretches of time since my sibling's demise have been the hardest I might at any point envision. I'm not excessively glad to concede that it's been a day to day fight that I frequently lose. While a piece of my spirit feels like it will constantly be missing, I realize this shirt will carry on his soul and invigorate me. It's the hours playing as children and association with him that trained me to cherish this game. "I frequently consider the fortitude and responsibility it probably taken my Grandparents when they passed on Italy to begin another life in Australia. They figured out how to make it work through misfortune and this has consistently given me comfort through life's illustrations. I'm so glad to address Italy on our way to the 2026 World Cup." Consumes played 23 Tests for Australia in which he scored four centuries. He likewise addressed them multiple times in ODIs.