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Cricket’s Olympic Comeback: Can Pakistan Qualify for LA 2028?

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Cricket is making its long-awaited return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, after a 128-year hiatus. A six-team T20 competition for both men’s and women’s teams will highlight the sport’s Olympic debut, with a total of 180 athletes competing for gold.

Pakistan’s Struggle for Qualification


The road to LA 2028 is challenging for Pakistan, as only the top six ranked teams will qualify for the tournament. Currently, Pakistan’s men’s team is ranked 7th, and the women’s team sits at 8th, putting them under significant pressure to improve their rankings before the qualification cutoff.

A Historic Moment for Cricket


Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics is a major step in globalizing the sport, particularly in non-traditional cricketing nations like the US, Germany, and Brazil. This marks cricket’s first Olympic appearance since the 1900 Paris Games.

LA 2028: A Mega Stage for Cricket

Cricket’s Olympic Comeback: Can Pakistan Qualify for LA 2028?


The 2028 LA Olympics will feature 31 sports and 351 medal events, including cricket for the first time in over a century. The event is expected to boost cricket’s international appeal and bring even greater attention to the sport on a global stage.

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