The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that cricket will be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. The event will feature six men’s and six women’s teams competing in the T20 format, with each squad comprising 15 players, totaling 90 male and 90 female participants.
While the IOC’s executive board has approved cricket’s inclusion, the specific venues for the matches in Los Angeles have not yet been announced.
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Pakistan’s Qualification Concerns
Pakistan’s chances of participating remain uncertain due to current ICC rankings. The men’s team is placed seventh and the women’s team eighth—outside the top six spots needed for Olympic qualification. The ICC or IOC has yet to announce which ranking timeline will determine the final qualification.
Cricket Returns to Olympics After Over a Century
Cricket is rejoining the Olympic Games for the first time since its debut in the 1900 Paris Olympics. After a 128-year gap, the sport’s re-entry is expected to boost its global appeal and draw interest from non-traditional cricketing nations.
2028 Olympics Overview
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will host 11,198 athletes competing in 351 medal events. Among these are 55 aquatic events and 48 in athletics, with a total of 31 sports included in the official lineup.
