The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are gearing up to host cricket for the first time in 128 years. The organizing committee has picked the venue – the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California.
What’s in store for cricket fans?
The games are scheduled from July 14 to 30, 2028. Six teams will compete, with 15 players on each team, making a total of 90 players. The exact schedule for the cricket tournament will be announced as the event approaches. Pomona, a city established in 1888, is set to host this prestigious event.
A new era for cricket
ICC Chairman Jay Shah is thrilled with the venue announcement. He believes that cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics will take the sport to new heights. Shah thinks the T20 format will attract new fans to the game. With cricket’s return to the Olympics, the sport is expected to gain more popularity.
The 2028 Olympics will feature five new sports – cricket, baseball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash. Cricket enthusiasts have more to look forward to, as the sport is also confirmed for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Fans can expect top teams to compete in the upcoming Olympics.