‘Ab 11 aur medal pakka hai’ – Fans react as Cricket set to be played in T20 format in Olympics 2028

The International Olympic Committee has approved the inclusion of cricket games in the 2028 Olympics which is set to take place in Los Angeles. However, IOC President Thomas Bach has revealed the cricket games will be played in T20 format in the Olympics 2028 . Notably, this is great news for fans all over the world, as cricket is set to be included in the Olympics 2028.

However, cricket, which is set to be played in the shortest format of the game, has made an Olympic return since 1900. Notably, the comeback of cricket will enhance sporting value as well as help children make careers in sports. Notably, along with cricket, baseball, and lacrosse are also marking their comebacks in the LA Olympic 2028, whereas squash will be making its debut.

“The proposal from the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 ( @LA28) to include five new sports in the programme has been accepted by the IOC Session. Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28,” tweeted IOC.

Cricket has been included in the Asian Games 2023

On the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, IOC Member and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani expressed, “For 1.4 billion Indians, cricket is not just a sport, it’s a religion! So I’m delighted that this historic resolution was passed at the 141st IOC Session taking place right here in our country in Mumbai. The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics will create deeper engagement for the Olympic Movement in newer geographies. And at the same time, provides a boost to cricket’s growing international popularity.”

Meanwhile, cricket has been included in the Asian Games 2023. The game was played in T20 format only. Notably, the Indian Cricket Board has sent its A team of women and its B team of men to the Asian Games 2023. Both the men’s and women’s cricket teams have finished in the top spot and won the gold medal for the country.

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