New ICC president Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee on Thursday to discuss the sport’s potential inclusion in the Summer Games.
Cricket will return to the Olympics after 128 years in the 2028 Los Angeles Games but is not yet confirmed for the 2032 edition in Brisbane.
“Very exciting time ahead for Cricket’s involvement in the Olympics movement – a meeting with the @Brisbane_2032 organising committee in Brisbane, Australia today,” Shah posted on X with visuals of the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Brisbane 2032 organising committee chief Cindy Hook and Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.
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The former BCCI secretary is expected to be present at the third Test between India and Australia, starting at the Gabba on Saturday.
Among Shah’s immediate priorities is to find a solution to the hosting of the Champions Trophy in February-March. A hybrid model has been agreed by all stakeholders, but no announcement has been made yet, fuelling speculations over the future of the event.
