Plans for GB team at LA 2028 move step closer

Plans for a British team to compete in the Olympics for the first time in 128 years have come a long way.

For the first time since 1900, when GB won gold in Paris, cricket will be played at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Before becoming a full member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the organization would first need to be officially recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the British Olympic Association (BOA).

A principle agreement with the ICC has been reached, according to sources who have spoken to BBC Sport.

Northern Irish players will be able to play cricket for the United Kingdom through a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Harry Brook, England’s ODI and T20 captain, said: “That would be pretty cool to be able to compete in the Olympics and win an Olympic gold medal.

“But it’s a very far distance. There are still miles to go.

In a T20 format, six teams from the men’s and women’s categories will compete in LA.

Although the ICC has not made any announcements regarding the qualification process, it has been agreed that England’s men’s and women’s teams will work together to qualify for Team GB.