ICC Chief Executive David Richardson to hold discussion on inclusion of cricket in Olympics

Cricket has never been included as an official sporting competition in the Olympic Games.

New Delhi: More than 100 sports have been a part of the greatest sporting extravaganza in the world 'the Olympic Games'. The ICC Chief Executive David Richardson, however, has reignited hopes of getting cricket included in Olympics roster in near future.

Richardson, spoke about the world cricket body’s seriousness for making sure cricket enters Olympics by saying, “We also need to determine cricket’s strategy in respect of participation in the Olympic Games. Is it something we will continue to explore in the first half of 2017 and if our Members agree they would like to pursue it, then that’s when the real work for Olympic inclusion begins.”

The only time cricket has been in touch with Olympics was during the 2012 London Games, when England – as hosts – made the sport a part of the opening ceremony as they wanted the world to know of their rich sporting culture and history. Though, it wasn't included as an official competition, but rather a promotional activity.