Olympics ‘part of cricket’s long-term future,’ says ICCWorking group to be chaired by ECB chief Ian WatmoreThe International
Cricket Council is preparing a bid for the game’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in
Los Angeles, the governing body said on Tuesday.
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Cricket last featured in the 1900 Olympics in
Paris and has rarely been played in other multi-sport events, which many believe is essential for the game’s growth outside the Commonwealth nations.