Cricket could be seen in Olympic Games as International Olympic Council (IOC) granted recognition to International Cricket Council (ICC). Recognition means the first step in becoming a part of the Olympic family. Cricketers or members of ICC can now take part in IOC events.
Though ICC has not made it clear which format of the game they will push for, most likely its Twenty20 version can now bid to join the 2020 (Twenty Twenty) Olympic Games. Former players including Adam Gilchrist, Steve Waugh, Stephen Fleming and Sourav Ganguly have called for Twenty20's inclusion in the Olympics.
Cricket was a part of the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris and has not appeared since then.
The game was part of the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games and its Twenty20 version is all set to rock this year's Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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Yes you are right, very soon we will see all countries playing cricket and fighting for the top position. It's really enjoyable to watch for all. People forget everything and watch cricket together and pray for their team to win. I love it.
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