New Delhi – After 128 years, cricket is coming back to the Olympics! This was announced by the event organizers, and it’s great news for cricket fans. The last time cricket was part of the Olympics was in 1900, during a special match between Great Britain and France, which is now seen as an unofficial Test match.
At the 2028 Los Angeles Games, cricket will be played in the T20 format. Six teams will compete in both men’s and women’s categories. Each team can have a squad of 15 players, making a total of 90 athletes for each gender.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has 12 full members, including countries like India, Australia, and England, and there are also 94 other countries that are part of the associate members group. The exact rules for how teams will qualify for the cricket event in 2028 are not clear yet. However, the USA is expected to get a spot as the host nation, so only five other teams will qualify through competition.
Cricket is one of five new sports added to the Olympics, along with baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved cricket’s return in 2023, making this a historic moment for the sport!
Cricket Makes a Comeback at the 2028 Olympics: What to Know!
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