The Board of Control for Cricket in India is ready to draft its men’s and women’s team to the Olympics if cricket gets included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. On Friday, BCCI agreed to the idea of sending the teams. It has nodded to India women’s participation in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
During the virtual meeting, they decided that the Indian teams will participate if cricket becomes a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The process will depend on Indian Olympic Association (IOA), whether they will let the board decide the squads independently or not.
“The apex council has in principle, accepted that the teams will be sent to the Los Angeles games if cricket is included in the roster. And it has also been decided to send the women’s team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The details will be worked out over a period of time,” a BCCI official said.
Last year in the Annual General Meeting, the Board decided to consider all the possibilities regarding participation at the Olympics. On Friday, the members gave the green flag.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formed a committee to decide on the possibilities of making cricket a part of the Olympics. They had a conversation with Olympic Committee (IOC). Previously, BCCI did not want to perform under NADA, but now things have smoothened.
T20 World Cup preparation to go as per schedule – BCCI
Meanwhile, BCCI reportedly has finalised nine venues for the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place later this year. As for the T20 World Cup, allotted to India, the BCCI will continue to consult the Foreign, Home, and Finance Ministries on various issues but the board has been informed that the Pakistan team will have no problem taking part in the global event.
PCB chief Mani has been demanding at various International Cricket Council forums that the Pakistan media and fans, besides, of course, the team should have free entry into the country for the October-November tournament. While there is clearance for the team and the media, the question of fans is still not decided.
