Jay Shah, Bach Discuss Cricket's Olympic Return

Jay Shah, the new ICC Chair, met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland to discuss cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This meeting marks a significant step in ICC's efforts to promote cricket within the Olympic framework, emphasizing the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. Cricket will return to the Summer Olympics after a 128-year hiatus, having last appeared in the 1900 Paris Olympics. Shah has been actively engaging with international sports leaders, including Cindy Hook of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, to further cricket's Olympic presence. The ICC has expressed enthusiasm for the transformative growth opportunities this inclusion brings, aiming to boost cricket's global appeal and inclusivity. Shah's prior role with the BCCI was instrumental in this development, reflecting a continued dedication to expanding cricket's global reach.