Cricket Excluded from Commonwealth Games 2026 After 2022 Return

Cricket was included in the Commonwealth Games in 2022 after a 24-year absence, with the Indian women's team winning a silver medal.

However, both men's and women's cricket will not be part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

This decision affects eight other sports as well.

Cricket first appeared in the Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur.

Over the past 28 years, many changes have occurred, leading to the current exclusion.

The decision has sparked debate, with supporters highlighting cricket's cultural significance and economic impact, while opponents argue about its universal appeal and the costs involved.