Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Cricket Olympic Qualification Could Exclude Top Cricket Nations
Cricket is coming back to the Olympics in 2028!
To decide which teams will play, the ICC is working on how they'll qualify.
The new plan involves one team from each continent, which might mean that some of the best teams like Pakistan and New Zealand might not get to play.
England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will probably play as Great Britain, just like in hockey.
The details are still being worked out, but some top cricket countries might be upset.
Cricket returns to the Olympics in 2028 after over a century.
Qualification pathways for the 2028 Olympics are yet to be announced.
Continental representation is being considered for team selection.
Some top cricket nations may be unhappy with the qualification system.
Team GB is likely to represent Europe.
- Who
- The ICC and participating cricket teams.
- What
- The qualification process for cricket at the 2028 Olympics.
- When
- The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Where
- Los Angeles Olympics, with decisions discussed in Singapore.
- Why
- To determine which cricket teams will participate in the 2028 Olympics.
Potential Exclusion of Top Teams
Continental Qualification
Selection Criteria
Potential Exclusion of Top Teams
Top teams may miss out.
Continental Qualification
Continental representation.
- Event
- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Sport
- Cricket
- Return to Olympics
- First time since 1900
- Qualification System
- Continental Representation
- Team GB
- Likely to represent Europe
