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ICC confirms LA28 Olympic cricket qualifiers for early 2028

LA28 Olympics ICC cricket qualification Twenty20 International Los Angeles 2028

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the qualifying tournaments for the men’s and women’s cricket competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will take place in January and February 2028. This marks the sport’s return to the Olympic Games after 128 years.

In the women’s competition, Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have already secured direct qualification based on their performances at the Women’s T20 World Cup. For the men’s tournament, automatic qualification will be determined by ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026, with the highest-ranked eligible teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania earning spots.

As the host nation, the United States is eligible for direct entry into both competitions, provided their men’s and women’s teams maintain a ranking within the top 15 during the specified qualification window between June and December 2026. The qualifying events were originally slated for 2027 but have been rescheduled to closer to the Games.

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Anirban Lahiri · Essar Foundation · International Cricket Council · International Olympic Committee · Los Angeles 2028 Olympics · United States

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The United States is eligible for direct entry if its teams rank in the top 15 between June 30 and December 31, 2026. arynews.tv · www.deccanchronicle.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] If the US host spot is not met, it will be reallocated based on the 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy standings. www.deccanchronicle.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The men’s and women’s Olympic cricket qualifiers will take place in January and February 2028. arynews.tv · www.deccanchronicle.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The men's qualification will be determined by ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026. arynews.tv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have already qualified for the women's Olympic cricket event. arynews.tv · www.deccanchronicle.com

Sources

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LA 2028 Olympic Cricket Qualifiers: Dates, Direct Qualification Criteria and Format [www.barristery.in]
ICC announces dates for LA28 Olympic qualifiers [arynews.tv]
Sports News | DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation Announce Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship [www.latestly.com]
Essar Foundation Announces Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Anirban Lahiri Eyes First Title Since 2015 At Hong Kong Open [www.rediff.com]
Link Hong Kong Open: Catlin, Lahiri, Pieters, Surratt set up final day thriller [www.sports247.my]
Los Angeles Olympics Cricket Qualifiers in January-February 2028: Report [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Lahiri shares lead in Hong Kong, eyes first worldwide win since 2015 [www.news18.com]