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IOC confirms pitch quality standards for 2028 Olympic cricket events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

IOC confirms pitch quality standards for 2028 Olympic cricket events

Summary

The International Olympic Committee has stated that there will be no compromise on the quality of cricket pitches for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The ICC's director, Pierre Ducrey, emphasized that the venues must meet high standards, especially following previous issues with pitch conditions in the 2024 men's T20 World Cup. Preparations for the Olympic cricket venue have already begun, with a focus on ensuring optimal playing conditions ahead of the tournament's first matches in July 2028. The tournament will feature women's and men's gold medal matches on July 20 and July 29, respectively.

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•Cricket returns to the Olympics after 128 years.
•Women's final scheduled for July 20, men's final for July 29, 2028.
•Preparation work includes 32,000 metric tons of earth.
•Past pitch issues were highlighted during the 2024 T20 World Cup.
•Qualification for teams has already started.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — IOC vows ‘no compromise’ on quality of cricket pitches at 2028 Games

What they're saying

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Cricket’s long-awaited Olympic return will wrap up in exactly two years and the International Olympic Committee has pledged there will be “no compromise” when it comes to the quality of pitches at Los Angeles 2028. The sport’s first medallists in 128 years will be crowned on July 20 when the women’s final takes place, with the tournament concluding on July 29 with the men’s gold medal match.
— Yahoo Sports

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