Cricket finally returns to the Olympics after 128 years!
Yes, you read this right.
After more than a century, the long -awaited return to the Olympic Games in the Los Angeles 2028 will make a long -awaited return. 128 years have passed since the last place in the Olympic stage of the sport.
So, what does it mean for the future of this cricket?
What about the format of the game?
Who competes?
What will the program look like?
We know you have questions – and don’t worry, all the answers have here. Let’s smash it!
A short date: from 1900 to 2028
Cricket was part of the Olympics in 1900, where a two -day match between Britain and France was played in 1900. This was later accepted as an unofficial test match. Since then, although it has gained a tremendous popularity especially in countries such as India, England, Australia and Pakistan, the Sports Olympic Olympic has been out of the spotlight.
This is changing now. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially confirmed the T20 jack in 2032 as part of LA 2028 games.
T20 format selected for global charm
La 2028, the game, the game will be played in the shortest form of the T20.
Format is well aligned with the Olympic spirit-intense, intense and crowded. The decision reflects the growing global footprint of sport with increasing popularity, especially in new markets such as the USA.
How many teams can participate?
One of the biggest speaking points is a limited number of teams. Since a total of 90 athletes quotas per gender are given, only six men and six women’s teams will compete.
This means that many of the best cricket countries, including some of the 12 full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), may miss. With 94 auxiliary members in the mixture, the competition will be severe for this several points.
Which teams will be entitled?
The competence process for the Olympics has not yet been announced. However, the host Nation USA is expected to take a direct entry and leave only five points open for other countries. This adds more intrigue and density to LA 2028 and understands which teams can play at the largest sports event.
Very sports asset strengthens the status of the jack
The inclusion of the Cricket comes after the latest appearance in multiple sports events. The women’s game was released in the 2022 Commonwealth games in Birmingham, while both male and female T20s were part of the 2023 Asian games in Hangzhou. These milestones helped strengthen the case of jacking Olympic.
Forward view: Brisbane 2032 and later
Interestingly, Kriket de Brisbane will be in 2032 and will provide at least two Olympic pressure for sports in the next decade. This is a great opportunity for the jack to capture new audiences, gain financing for base development and inspire new generation athletes around the world.
The Return of Cricket’s Olympic Return is not only symbolic; A step to really globalize sports. La28 will be successful or not, it will only say time, but there is something for sure, this will be a big step stone
