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Matthew Cooper

Olympic chiefs to make cricket decision as ICC propose men's and women's T20 inclusion

Cricket could return to the Olympics for the 2028 games in Los Angeles after the ICC reportedly recommended the inclusion of a six-team T20 competition for both men and women.

Cricket is one of nine sports that have been shortlisted for review by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the LA games, with motorsport, karate, baseball/softball, lacrosse, breakdancing, kickboxing, flag football and squash also under consideration.

The ICC is keen for the sport to return for the first time since the 1900 Olympics in Paris, with chair Greg Barclay stating in 2021: "Our sport is united behind this bid, and we see the Olympics as a part of cricket's long-term future.

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