India, April 11 -- While the cricket fever is reaching a boiling point in India, thanks to the high-octane drama of IPL 2025, the bigger wave is forming on the global stage - cricket is officially making its return to the Olympics! Yes, you read that right. After over a century-long hiatus, the sound of leather on willow will echo in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Now, this isn't just any comeback, it's a historic re-entry. Cricket is one of five new sports that have been added to the LA28 lineup, joining the likes of baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash. The decision was greenlit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2023, marking a new era for the sport on the global stage.

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