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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak to lobby for Olympic cricket spot at LA 2028
Both Pakistan and New Zealand are at risk of exclusion from LA 2028. Photo: AFP Pakistan are preparing to mount a strong lobbying effort to secure a place in cricket's historic return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, has learnt from informed sources, amid reports suggesting that both Pakistan and New Zealand are at risk of exclusion. Cricket will make only its second appearance in Olympic history after a long hiatus since Paris 1900. The LA 2028 Games Organising Committee has scheduled the men's and women's cricket events for July 2029, featuring six teams in each category. The organisers are expected to follow a regional qualification format, a standard method across Olympic disciplines. According to current discussions, India (Asia) and Australia (Oceania) are set to qualify directly based on their respective regional rankings. Other likely qualifiers include Great Britain (Europe), South Africa (Africa) and USA as the host nation. The sixth and final spot is still undecided, with speculation it could go to a Caribbean nation or another Asian team. Both Pakistan and New Zealand are reportedly in danger of missing out on qualification under the current framework. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not ready to give up. "Olympics are a prestigious event, and with cricket included, we cannot afford to miss out," a PCB source told Telecom Asia Sport ( "A letter will be sent to both the ICC and the LA Games Committee urging them to announce a qualification cut-off date, ideally one year prior to the Games." Meanwhile, former captain Rashid Latif has called on the PCB to take the initiative. "Olympics are prestigious, and a medal is at stake," Latif said. "The criteria should either reflect the percentage of teams in each region or a fair ranking-based cut-off date should be announced." He further added: "PCB must engage with both the ICC and the LA committee, and suggest using the T20 World Cup standings in March next year as a qualification benchmark." Hope is not lost for Pakistan despite being ranked eighth in the ICC Men's T20I rankings, Pakistan still has time to boost their position before any cut-off is finalised. Strong performances in upcoming series could help them break into the top bracket. The PCB is determined not to let this golden opportunity slip away, especially with the chance to bring home an Olympic medal – a feat that could reignite national pride and global recognition for Pakistani cricket.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Pakistan to lobby for cricket spot at LA 2028
Shahid Hashmi Pakistan is preparing to mount a strong lobbying effort to secure a place in cricket's historic return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, reported citing informed sources, amid reports suggesting that both Pakistan and New Zealand are at risk of exclusion. Cricket will make only its second appearance in Olympic history after a long hiatus since Paris 1900. The LA 2028 Games Organising Committee has scheduled the men's and women's cricket events for July 20–29, featuring six teams in each category. The organizers are expected to follow a regional qualification format, a standard method across Olympic disciplines. According to current discussions, India (Asia) and Australia (Oceania) are set to qualify directly based on their respective regional rankings. Other likely qualifiers include Great Britain (Europe), South Africa (Africa) and USA as the host nation. The sixth and final spot is still undecided, with speculation it could go to a Caribbean nation or another Asian team. Both Pakistan and New Zealand are reportedly in danger of missing out on qualification under the current framework. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not ready to give up. A PCB source who attended the meeting told Telecom Asia Sport ( Olympics are a prestigious event, and with cricket included, we cannot afford to miss out. A letter will be sent to both the ICC and the LA Games Committee urging them to announce a qualification cut-off date, ideally one year prior to the Games.' PCB will suggest, sources said, that either the current-off date for the T20I rankings should be after the T20I World Cup in February-March next year or there should be a qualifying round for teams that will miss out on rankings. Despite being ranked eighth in the ICC Men's T20I rankings, Pakistan still has time to boost their position before any cut-off is finalised. Strong performances in upcoming series could help them break into the top bracket. The PCB is determined not to let this golden opportunity slip away, especially with the chance to bring home an Olympic medal – a feat that could reignite national pride and global recognition for Pakistani cricket. (
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cricket at LA 2028 Olympics: Event to start on July 12, to be played at Fairgrounds Stadium
India's players celebrate during the third T20I against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa. (AP) Cricket is set to make its historic return to the Olympics after 128 years at the LA 2028 Games, with competitions scheduled to begin on July 12. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that both men's and women's T20 format tournaments will be held, featuring six teams each competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals, with the medal matches scheduled for July 20 and 29 at the Fairgrounds in Pomona. The Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomena, located approximately 50 kilometers from Los Angeles, will serve as the cricket venue for the Games. Officially named Fairplex, the facility spans nearly 500 acres, and has been hosting the Los Angeles County Fair since 1922 and regularly serves as a location for various events including concerts, trade shows, sporting events, and cultural gatherings. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The competition schedule released by the LA 2028 organisers reveals that most matchdays will feature double headers, with games starting at 9:00 AM (9:30pm IST) and 6:30pm (7am next day) local time. The organisers have specifically noted that no cricket matches will be scheduled on July 14 and 21 during the Olympics. B by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sunteck Presents 2/3BHK Sea View Homes at ₹98L+* in Mumbai Sunteck Realty Learn More Undo oth events will allocate 90 athlete quotas per gender, allowing teams to field 15-member squads. Cricket's previous, and only, Olympic appearance was at Paris 1900, where only two teams - Great Britain and France - competed in a one-off two-day match, now recognised as an unofficial Test. Great Britain emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch The sport's inclusion in LA 2028 follows its growing presence in major multi-sport events. Cricket has previously featured in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur for men, while women's cricket made its Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022. The T20 format has also been part of the Asian Games, with both men's and women's tournaments held in 2010, 2014, and 2023. READ | Satya Nadella column: Cricket in USA a homecoming, not arrival Cricket joins four other new sports approved by the IOC for LA 2028, including baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash. Squash, another new Olympic sport expected to draw significant Indian interest, will hold its events at the Universal City Squash Center in Los Angeles from July 15, with medal matches scheduled for July 23 and 24. Cricket's growing presence in the United States is evident from the hosting of several 2024 T20 World Cup matches across three venues - Grand Prairie, Lauderhill, and New York, as part of the tournament jointly hosted with the West Indies. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LA Olympics: Cricket to start on July 12, medal matches on July 20 and 29
Cricket's long-awaited return to the Olympics will finally take center stage at the LA 2028 Games, with matches scheduled from July 12 to July 29 at Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona, about 50km from Los Angeles. The medal matches are set for July 20 (women's) and July 29 (men's), according to the official schedule released by the organizers. This will mark cricket's second appearance at the Olympics after a 128-year gap. The sport made its only Olympic showing in 1900 in Paris, when Great Britain defeated France in a two-day match to claim gold. — LA28 (@LA28) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stream the Moments Worth Watching DIA'ANI TV | MIAMI Watch Now Undo In 2028, six teams each in men's and women's competitions will compete in the T20 format, with a total of 180 athletes participating. Each team can name a 15-member squad, with 90 quotas each for men and women. Most days will feature double headers, with no matches scheduled on July 14 and 21. Cricket's Olympic reentry comes on the back of its surging global popularity, recently evidenced by the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which saw strong fan turnout in Grand Prairie, Lauderhill, and New York - all in the USA. Live Events The International Olympic Committee (IOC) added cricket alongside baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash as new sports for LA 2028.
Economic Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
LA Olympics: Cricket to start on July 12, medal matches on July 20 and 29
— LA28 (@LA28) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Cricket's long-awaited return to the Olympics will finally take center stage at the LA 2028 Games, with matches scheduled from July 12 to July 29 at Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona, about 50km from Los Angeles. The medal matches are set for July 20 (women's) and July 29 (men's), according to the official schedule released by the will mark cricket's second appearance at the Olympics after a 128-year gap. The sport made its only Olympic showing in 1900 in Paris, when Great Britain defeated France in a two-day match to claim 2028, six teams each in men's and women's competitions will compete in the T20 format, with a total of 180 athletes participating. Each team can name a 15-member squad, with 90 quotas each for men and women. Most days will feature double headers, with no matches scheduled on July 14 and Olympic reentry comes on the back of its surging global popularity, recently evidenced by the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which saw strong fan turnout in Grand Prairie, Lauderhill, and New York - all in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) added cricket alongside baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash as new sports for LA 2028.
