Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games

Construction has started on the cricket stadium to be ​used at the 2028 ‌Los Angeles Games, where the sport will make its Olympic return ​after 128 years, the ​International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

The ⁠temporary venue at the ​Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California ​will host the competitions featuring six teams each in the men’s and ​women’s events in the 20-overs ​format.

“Our focus has been on expanding ‌the ⁠footprint of cricket and being part of the Olympic movement is something that brings both ​pride and ​dreams ⁠with it,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in ​a statement.

The venue will ​also ⁠host three Major League Cricket (MLC) matches between July 1 to ⁠5 ​this year, the ​ICC said.