Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Australia's Glenn Maxwell reacts after being hit by the ball as Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper captain Kusal Mendis watches during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Ekana CrickCricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world.
"Our beautiful game of cricket has a rich heritage and diverse international following," said Pakistan captain Babar Azam, the world’s top-ranked one-day international batsman. "It has the potential to enhance the spirit of Olympics even further. Cricket in the Olympics will inspire new generation, athletes and fans around the globe."
"To have the opportunity to showcase our great sport at the LA28 Games and hopefully many Olympic Games to come, will be great for players and fans alike," ICC chairman Greg Barclay said. In Australia, the governing body of the sport in the country praised the decision as a chance to expand further afield.
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