Pat Cummins makes a shocking statement on his participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Pat Cummins, the Australia Test, and ODI captain, opened up about representing the national cricket team in the Los Angeles Olympics, which is scheduled to be played in 2028.

Pat Cummins highlighted that he wants to compete for the Australian national cricket team in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Both men's and women's cricket teams are set to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The Los Angeles Olympic Games Organizing Committee aims to make cricket an international tournament.

I'd Love To Be On That Side - Pat Cummins

Speaking to Fox Sports, Pat Cummins expressed his eagerness to continue playing T20 cricket. Cummins hopes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and wants to help Australia win gold.

“Watching the Olympics, it got us all excited. You want to be part of it right there in the middle. I’d love to be on that side (at LA28)," Cummins said.

Hopefully Still There Or Thereabouts - Pat Cummins

The fast bowler is determined to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite the age factor. Cummins hoped to remain in contention for the event. Cummins acknowledged that excitement will build as the Games get closer.

“I think I’ll be 35 or something, so hopefully still there or thereabouts. Honestly, right now, it feels a long way away. Maybe once we get closer and start building into it, everyone gets a bit more excited,” the Australian fast bowler further added.

Pat Cummins is not the captain for Australia in T20Is. Cummins won ICC victories in the T20 World Cup (2021), ODI World Cup 2023, and World Test Championship 2023 for the Austra team. He recently captained SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the IPL 2024 final match, where his team finished as runners-up.

Cricket's Inclusion In 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Cricket will make a historic return to the Olympics in 2028, after a 128-year absence, with both men’s and women’s T20 competitions included.

The ICC and the LA28 Organising Committee decided to include cricket following a comprehensive two-year process to enhance cricket’s global appeal.

The sport is gaining popularity in the United States of America (USA). The move is anticipated to increase cricket's market reach and help the ICC's associate members.

The IOC made this strategy to attract new audiences, and cricket's presence is seen as a boost for the sport's growth in the United States.

Cricket's inclusion in the Olympics is a major boost for the sport in the United States. The USA Cricket Board praised the ICC and the US Olympic Committee for their efforts.

The success of Major League Cricket and the 2024 T20 World Cup is expected to further enhance cricket's development in the country.

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