Cricket, a bat-and-ball game that is hugely popular in south Asia, was one of five sports added to the LA Games by the International Olympic Committee on Monday
FILE - Australia's David Warner pulls the ball from a delivery from Pakistan's Imran Khan during their cricket test match in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world.“After a wait of more than a century, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage,” former India captain Sachin Tendulkar wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Players will get the chance to compete for an Olympic gold medal and be part of the games, which will be so special,” said Mithali Raj, a former India women’s cricket team captain. “It’s also a chance for more fans around the world to enjoy our fantastic sport.” Another Indian cricket great, Sunil Gavaskar, was also excited for the players to mingle with athletes from around the world.
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