Cricket is all set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, making it the first time since 1900 that the sport will be played at the event.
According to
The Guardian, the decision to include cricket was confirmed after intensive discussions between the Los Angeles Olympic Program Committee and the International Olympic Committee, and the decision will be published within the next year. It is said that there are plans to do so. 24hours.
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The IOC’s desire to tap into India’s huge cricket market led to discussions with the ICC, which proposed a six-team event for men and women at the 2028 Olympics. The competition is expected to be played in a T20 format, taking into account the guidelines of the Olympic Games, where the competition hosts the World Cup (excluding T10) and has a period (as opposed to Tests). You can only participate for a short period of time. or ODI).
The ICC also selected six teams to comply with the IOC’s intention not to sacrifice the quality of the event. To ensure this, the ICC will set a closing date for the ranking of men’s and women’s teams.
With the inclusion of cricket, the broadcast rights for the event in India will increase approximately 10 times. The current rights to the 2024 Paris Olympics have been sold to India for £15 million, which could rise to up to £150 million if the cricket is held in Los Angeles.
The only time cricket was played at the Olympics was in 1900, when only the men’s competition was played. Only two teams, Great Britain and France, took part, and Great Britain won the gold medal. This game was a 12-on-12 game over two days, with both teams winning twice.
