Updated On: 23 June, 2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cricket will be introduced as a competitive sport in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This will be the first time in 128 years that cricket will be included in the Olympic Games. Men`s and women`s T20 cricket tournaments will be held, with six teams each

Jay Shah (Pic: File Pic)
On the occasion of the Olympic Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, urged people to walk, run or play cricket and take a step towards a healthier India.
"Cricket has always united us, and now, it`s part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let’s celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift. Invite your +1 for a walk, a run, or a game of cricket, and take a step towards a stronger, healthier India. Together, let’s keep moving forward on our journey to bring the Olympic Games home!". Taking to X:
Cricket has always united us, and now, it`s part of the Olympic movement!
On this #OlympicDay, let’s celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift. Invite your +1 for a walk, a run, or a game of cricket, and take a step towards a stronger, healthier India. ??…