The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing a bid for the game's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the governing body said on Tuesday.
Cricket last featured in the 1900 Olympics in Paris and has rarely been played in other multi-sport events, which many believe is essential for the game's growth outside the Commonwealth nations.
"We have more than a billion fans globally and almost 90 percent of them want to see cricket at the Olympics." Barclay said including the game in the 2028 Games would be welcomed by the 30 million cricket fans in the United States. "But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are."
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