‘This marks the break of day of a untouched age’: Sachin Tendulkar on cricket’s inclusion in Olympics | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Mythical Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar termed cricket‘s inclusion in Olympics because the break of day of a untouched age quickly nearest the game has been formally added to this system for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking an important development within the international aspirations of the game.
Along cricket, which will likely be contested within the T20 structure, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), right through its 141st consultation, additionally sanctioned the inclusion of alternative sports activities akin to squash, baseball/softball, lacrosse, and flag soccer.

The proposal to include those 5 sports activities, as really useful through the LA28 Establishing Committee, confronted opposition from handiest two out of the 99 IOC individuals.

Tendulkar took to social media platform ‘X’ previously Twitter to proportion his emotions: “After a wait of more than a century, our beloved sport is back on the Olympic stage at @LA28. This marks the dawn of a new era for cricket as it will be a golden opportunity to foster inclusivity and showcase new talent from emerging cricketing nations. A start of something truly special!”

In the meantime, the cricketing fraternity additionally shared their perspectives in this historical determination.