Cricket set to feature in Olympics after 128 years at Los Angeles in 2028.

Cricket boasts a rich history of creating iconic sporting moments, yet its traditional five-day format has never found a permanent place in the world’s greatest sports gathering, the Olympics. However, the emergence of the 20-over format marked a significant turning point in modern cricket, opening up the possibility of the sport’s return to the Olympic stage. This exciting prospect is set to become a reality in 2028 when the Olympics will be hosted in Los Angeles, USA.

Interestingly, the last time cricket featured in the Olympics was way back in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where the Great Britain contingent clinched the Gold medal. The reintroduction of cricket to this global stage is indeed a historic moment, given its status as one of the most widely watched sporting events worldwide. The International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body for cricket, invested significant efforts to include the sport and secure approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Greg Barclay, Chairman of the ICC, expressed his enthusiasm, hailing this development as a ‘significant landmark’ in the sport’s illustrious history.

“We are delighted that LA28 have recommended cricket for inclusion in the Olympics. Whilst this is not the final decision, it is a very significant landmark towards seeing cricket at the Olympics for the first time in more than a century,” remarked Barclay.

He also conveyed his gratitude to the LA28 committee for their support and faith in the potential inclusion of cricket in the event.

“I’d like to thank LA28 for their support during the new sport evaluation process over the last two years, and we look forward to the final decision being taken at the IOC Session, in India, during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup next week,” he added.