Cricket's return is a landmark moment, says Jay Shah as ICC confirms qualification pathway for LA28 Olympics

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence moved a step closer on Monday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway for the men's and women's T20 competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), with ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailing the development as a "landmark moment" for the sport.

IOC, ICC unveil qualification pathway for cricket at LA28 Olympics

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a gap of 128 years took a significant step forward on Monday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for the men's and women's competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), outlining distinct qualification pathways for the two events.

Wimbledon: Players suspend media protest after breakthrough talks on prize money

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Wimbledon organisers and the world’s leading tennis players have reached a temporary understanding that will allow normal media operations to continue during this year’s Championships, easing tensions in a dispute that has been simmering across all four Grand Slams since early 2025.