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Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 years as ICC backs LA 2028 venue
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Published on 24 April 2026
The Knight Riders home ground becomes a global stage
Cricket is officially back on the Olympic path after 128 years, with ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta breaking ground for the Los Angeles 2028 cricket venue. The site, tied to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, is expected to bring the sport to billions worldwide. ICC says the Olympics inclusion reflects cricket’s global reach and mass appeal.
- ICC confirms cricket’s return to the Olympics after 128 years
- Los Angeles 2028 venue ground-breaking held by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta
- The venue is linked to the Los Angeles Knight Riders home base
- Cricket’s inclusion targets an audience of billions worldwide
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