Cricket in Olympics

Cricket has now been included into the Olympics!!! Yes, into the Olympics. The ICC(International Cricket committee is elated over this decision.

Cricket has been included in the Olympic Movement after a gap of more than 100 years, the ICC on Wednesday said the IOC's decision to recognize the sport would enhance its popularity all across the world.

"The International Olympic Committee's decision to recognize the ICC and cricket for the first time since the sport featured in the 1900 Paris Olympiad will lead to closer collaboration between the ICC and IOC for the good of sport.

It is also expected to enhance cricket's profile in territories where it is a developing sport," the ICC said in a statement.

ICC President Ray Mali said the recognition will help cricket reach out to previously unexplored territories.

"This is great news for cricket. The Olympic Movement is instantly recognizable around the world and for cricket to be a part of that again has to be a good thing. The ICC and IOC share similar values, such as a spirit of fair play in a competitive but ultimately friendly environment.

Cricket being such a long game compared to other sports, soccer - 1.5 to 2 hrs, but ODI cricket is 8 to 9 hrs, we have to wait and see how cricket will be received in the Olympics.