Justin Mosca (born 15 November 1994) is an Australian-born Italian cricketer who plays for the Italy national cricket team in Twenty20 Internationals.[1] He is a top order batter who also bowls right arm medium pace.[2] Mosca was part of the Italy squad that qualified for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Italy's first appearance at a men's cricket World Cup.[1]
Mosca grew up in Moorebank in south west Sydney in an Italian Australian family who migrated to Australia in the 20th century.[3]
Mosca later enrolled in a teaching course in Australia and worked as a physical education teacher while continuing to play cricket.[3]
Career
Mosca began his cricket career for Italy when Italy players contacted him before the COVID-19 pandemic, with travel restrictions delaying his involvement until 2022.[3] He initially played in the NSW Premier Cricket.[4]
Mosca made his Twenty20 International debut for Italy against Greece on 12 July 2022 at Tikkurila Cricket Ground in Vantaa, Finland.[2][5] He contributed to Italy's qualification campaign through European tournaments in 2024 and 2025.[1] In June 2024, he scored 28 against Luxembourg in Rome during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A event.[6][7] Later in the same tournament, he scored 72 in the final against Romania as Italy won the event and advanced in the qualification pathway.[8][9]
in July 2025, Italy secured qualification for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup through the Europe pathway.[10][1] During the Europe Regional Final, Mosca made 66 not out against Guernsey in a seven-wicket win.[11] Before the World Cup, Mosca played a warm up match in Chennai against the United Arab Emirates and scored 48 before retiring out, as Italy won by 112 runs.[12]
Personal life
Mosca is based in Sydney and works as a physical education teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Cabramatta.[3][13] He enrolled in a teaching course following encouragement from his girlfriend, who later became his wife.[3] During the tournament, his wife was reported to be pregnant and organised a viewing event in a Camden pub for family and friends.[3]
Mosca is also an Italian football fan who supports for A.C. Milan.[3]
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