The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed its intention to push for the game for the Olympics setting its primary target as the 2028 Los Angeles Games. According to the Council, a group of members working towards the bid has been set up and will work closely with the Olympic Committee. "Our sport is united behind this bid, and we see the Olympics as a part of cricket's long-term future. We have more than a billion fans globally and almost 90 percent of them want to see cricket at the Olympics," he added. "Clearly cricket has a strong and passionate fanbase, particularly in South Asia where 92% of our fans come from whilst there are also 30 million cricket fans in the USA.

Source: dna August 10, 2021 09:22 UTC