Pakistan, July 30 -- Pakistan may not participate in the men's cricket event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics due to the limited six-team format confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The final decision, although not yet ratified by the board, is unlikely to change despite concerns raised by affected nations.

The qualification system approved by the ICC focuses on regional representation. The top-ranked team from each continent will qualify, with the USA automatically included as host nation. This leaves limited room for other cricketing nations like Pakistan and New Zealand.

Under this plan, India is likely to qualify from Asia, while Australia, South Africa, and Great Britain are expected to represent their respective r...