'This will do massive wonders': Netizens happy as ICC confirms cricket's Olympic ambition
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The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of the Olympic family. Twitter reacts to the same.
The International Cricket Council confirmed its intention to bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of the Olympic family for LA 2028, Brisbane 2032, and beyond.
“Our sport is united behind this bid, and we see the Olympics as a part of cricket’s long-term future. We have more than a billion fans globally and almost 90 percent of them want to see cricket at the Olympics," said ICC Chair Greg Barclay.
“We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won’t be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics could be,” he added.
Here is how Twitter is reacting to ICC's ambition for Olympics:
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I think this will do massive wonders especially to Women's cricket Team.
— Paras (@Paras_Touchston) August 10, 2021
Because in Olympics Gold toh Gold hota he.
Men win it or women win it.
Rishabh Pant to lead India to the podium! Hope it’s gold! https://t.co/lRNb1xYIVB
— Sourav Sinha (@sourav_sinha) August 10, 2021
Imagine India sending 3 teams and getting gold and silver 💀 https://t.co/EWPplSvu4F
— Venkat (@__veebee31) August 10, 2021
Hope 40-year Virat Kohli can get us Gold 🥇 https://t.co/V2KFWQqqY0
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) August 10, 2021
This needs a big push and should be the top most priority of ICC if they want to take Cricket forward! https://t.co/6qG1urxWaJ
— Shivam Maheshwari (@shivam_mah90) August 10, 2021
A welcome effort by the @ICC for the inclusion of #Cricket at #losAngeles2028. It would be a real step by the @iocmedia to truly modernising the #Olympics & would grow much needed viewership.
— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) August 10, 2021
I'd also add #Netball too while they're at it. https://t.co/9hshnLXSYa pic.twitter.com/6TFfeTOwa2
I want them to make @thehundred the official format. The Americans would love the 100 ball concept #Olympics #OlympicGames https://t.co/yqoPgTvrK7
— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) August 10, 2021