Cricket proposed for inclusion in 2028 LA Olympics

In a statement, LA28 listed the T20 version of cricket as one of the proposed ‘new’ sports alongside baseball/softball, flag football—a non-contact version of American football—lacrosse and squash

Cricket could feature in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 after organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday recommended its inclusion. 

In a statement, LA28 listed the T20 version of cricket as one of the proposed ‘new’ sports alongside baseball/softball, flag football—a non-contact version of American football—lacrosse and squash.

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Tche choice of the sports still needs approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Cricket last featured at the 1900 Paris Olympics, when Britain beat a side representing France.

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