Douglas FERGUSON National Coach A legendary figure in Italy, Doug now in his 8th season as National Coach will be embarking in yet again another campaign hoping that the team will perform creditably.	Riccardo MAGGIO Manager A veteran of the Ferguson era at only 31, Riccardo is unquestionably the most promising of the new crop of Italian young coaches putting to advantage his cricketing experience that has seen play in all corners of the globe.
Valerio ZUPPIROLI Youth Coach Italy's best ever homegrown player and a captain the making, Valerio has also taken on from this year the coaching role with the youth sides.	Kelum PERERA captain Bologna - RHB - WK & OB One of two completely Italian players of subcontinental extraction, Kelum has shown the maturity over the last two seasons to bat at the top of the order in the Italian Championship but needs still to assert himself at international level. A natural born leader in the field.
Yohan KARIYAWASAN vice - captain Lazio - RHB & LB Nephew of the legendary Italian skipper, Kamal, Yohan is unquestionably the team's most consistent batsman and has made himself into a useful bowler. Needs to tighten his fielding to aspire to the full international arena.	Luca BARBAGALLO (Murri Catania - RHB) Bearing a striking resemblance to the legendary Ronaldo, Luca has earned his place in the squad with a series of dogged batting performances.
Giacomo BRIDGETT Exeter University - RHB & RFM Found by the ECC office, this opening bowler and late order batsman should give the side much needed experience of UK conditions. Moving to Italy next year as a full time player/coach.	Edoardo GALLO Lazio - RHB & RM 17 year old opening bat, medium pace bowler and fleet footed fielder with a strong bias for the leg side.
Lorenzo GATTI Pianoro - RHB & RFM The great white hope of Italian cricket. A bowler capable on his day to rip through a side with his prodigious lift and a straight hitting batsman of considerable power.	Paolo GIRARDI Roma - RHB & LB A player of South African extraction from whom the team expects some useful overs of spin and precious late order runs. A top class fielder.
Simon HOOSON Thongsbridge - RHB & RM Born in Milan like Ted Dexter and son of one of the founding fathers of Italian cricket in the 80s, Simon should provide the required acceleration battingwise in the latter stages of the innings.	Warren MAZZONCINI Maremma Grosseto - RHB & LM Also of South African extraction, an opening bowler who should do well in Scottish conditions provided he keeps a full length. A natural tail end slogger and a brillant fielder in any position.
Francesco MELCHIORRI Lazio - RHB & OB Literally stole the last berth for this tournament with a surprising display of consistency with the bat at Under 17 B Championships in Corfu. As solid as he looks.	Gabriele PASSARETTI Lazio - RHB & WK No shortage of Latin flair in this wicket - keeper batsman who on his day can carry the attack to the opponents as no one else in the side. His keeping has progressed constantly but still needs polishing when standing up.
Giancarlo Mario PUCCINI Bologna - RHB & WK Also of South African extraction, an awesome hitter who can turn the game in the space of a few overs.	Francesco SCARPONI Lazio - RHB & OB Started playing the game only 18 months ago and in this brief period has become the leading young spinner in Italian cricket. A useful fielder and no fool with the bat.