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ICC makes big Los Angeles Olympics 2028 announcements, India secure direct entry

The road to the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has become clearer, as the ICC has announced that the men's and women's cricket qualifiers will be held in January and February 2028. The ICC has also confirmed that England will continue…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:16 AM
ICC makes big Los Angeles Olympics 2028 announcements, India secure direct entry
Key Things to Know
  • The ICC announced Olympic qualifiers for LA28 will occur in early 2028, with India's women securing direct entry.
  • Australia, South Africa, and Great Britain also secured direct spots in the women's Olympic cricket tournament.
  • Men's direct qualifiers will be decided via ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The International Cricket Council has announced that qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 will take place in January and February 2028. Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have earned direct qualification for the women's Olympic tournament based on their continental T20 World Cup performances. Cricket returns to the Olympic program at LA28 for the first time since 1904 as a six-team event.

Men's direct qualification will be decided by continental standings in the ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026. The ICC also confirmed that England will host the 2027 World Test Championship Final from June 8 to 12.

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