Indian Cricket Board praises Olympics committee for inclusion of cricket in Los Angeles Olympics 2028

Cricket will make a comeback in the Olympics in 2028. The LA28 (Los Angeles 2028) committee's proposal for the game has been given a green signal by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Cricket was last included in the quadrennial tournament in 1985 Only two teams competed: France and Great Britain. It was a Test match, with each team fielding 12 cricketers. The latter won, although the game was never counted to the level of a first-class match. 

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Ahead of the tournament, Indian Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah expressed his happiness and joy at the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. He believes there has been a lot of support from the Cricket Governing Body as it will give a new opening to the game. Jay Shah also believes this will boost the other participants as Cricket in India is like a religion for the fans. 

In 1900 England and Australia were the teams in international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar also welcomed the addition of the game to the Olympic roster. The IOC session in Mumbai was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. 

We are thrilled to witness this momentous occasion: Jay Shah

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Jay Shah stated, "The Indian Cricket Board has been a staunch supporter of the Cricket Governing Body's efforts to include cricket as an Olympic sport. We are thrilled to witness this momentous occasion, which marks a significant milestone for the sport. Our active participation has been instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion in the Olympics. This initiative aligns with the idea of India hosting the 2036 Olympics, as envisioned by our Prime Minister." 

"The Indian Cricket Team boasts an unparalleled global fanbase, and their participation in this prestigious quadrennial event will undoubtedly enhance the sport's global stature. Our contributions were pivotal in securing cricket's presence at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham and the Asian Games 2022 in China."

He further added, "The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics is set to open new frontiers for the sport, providing unparalleled exposure in untapped global markets. Moreover, we anticipate that this decision will yield significant financial dividends and have a profound positive impact on our sport's eco-system."