Cricket Returns to Olympics After 128 Years – T20 for LA 2028

Cricket Returns to Olympics After 128 Years – T20 Format Confirmed for LA 2028

Cricket Returns to Olympics After 128 Years: Set for LA 2028

Cricket in the Olympics – Then and Now

Was cricket part of the Olympics before?

Yes. Cricket made its first and only Olympic appearance in 1900 at the Paris Games.

1900 Olympic Cricket – Key Facts:

Only one match was played.

Teams: Great Britain vs. France.

Winner: Great Britain (gold), France (silver).

Duration: 2-day match.

Fun fact: France’s team was mostly made up of British players living in Paris.

The match was not widely publicized, and Olympic recognition came years later.

Why was it dropped after 1900?

Only 2 teams showed up.

Cricket was not popular worldwide at the time.

The game was too long for the Olympic schedule.

Organizers didn’t see enough value in continuing it.

Cricket Returns in LA 2028 – After 128 Years

What’s New in 2028:

Format: T20 cricket (20-over matches, approx. 3 hours).

Events: Men's and Women's tournaments.

Number of teams: 6 per category.

At LA 2028, cricket will be played in the fast-paced T20 format, with six teams competing in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. 

A total of 90 athlete quotas have been allocated for each gender, allowing every team to name a 15-member squad.

Location: Official venue TBD (likely in or near LA).

United States likely to qualify as host nation.

The format is chosen for being short, exciting, and TV-friendly.

Why it’s coming back now:

Huge global fan base (especially in India, Australia, UK, Pakistan, etc.)

Cricket can boost Olympic viewership and revenue.

The T20 format fits well with modern broadcasting needs and scheduling.

Prize Money & Rewards at LA 2028 – Cricket

As of now, no official prize money has been announced for cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not give cash prizes to medal winners.

Athletes typically receive monetary rewards from their home countries or national sports federations if they win medals.

For example:

India gives ₹75 lakh (approx $90,000) for Olympic gold.

USA offers $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, $15,000 for bronze.

These numbers may vary by 2028, depending on government policies and sponsorships.

Cricket boards like the BCCI, ECB, or Cricket Australia may also reward players separately.

Cricket Teams – LA 2028 Olympics

The cricket tournament will include:

6 men's teams

6 women's teams

Confirmed so far:

USA is expected to qualify automatically as the host nation.

Other teams will likely qualify through:

ICC rankings (Top-ranked T20 teams)

Olympic qualifiers (to be held closer to the event)

Venue – 

Where Will Cricket Be Played in LA 2028?

Los Angeles currently has limited cricket infrastructure.

Organizers are exploring locations, possibly including new builds or East Coast cities with better cricket grounds.

No final decision has been made as of now.

Potential countries to qualify:

Below is the list of 6 countries which may become part of the LA 2028 olympic games 

List is not confirmed but 5 teams will be from this list only .

1-India

2-Australia

3-England

4-New Zealand

5-South Africa

6-West Indies

7-Pakistan 

Only 6 teams will make the cut for each category, so qualifying will be competitive.

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