Cricket At Olympics: No Pakistan, ICC Missing The Trick? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

Cricket is finally returning to the Olympics after 128 long years, and it should’ve been a historic, game-changing moment for the sport. But instead, the build-up to LA 2028 has already hit a major controversy. Reports suggest that cricketing powerhouses like Pakistan, New Zealand, and even two-time T20 world champs West Indies might not qualify. The ICC opts for a flawed regional quota system. Meanwhile, the USA is in by default, despite its cricket board facing a possible suspension for poor governance. So, is this about merit or marketing? From odd match timings aimed at TV ratings to questionable qualification logic, Rupha Ramani breaks down how the ICC may be fumbling with cricket’s biggest global opportunity.

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