Because of Virat Kohli, cricket got a place in the Olympics! Click here to know what is the matter

Now cricket will also be seen in the Olympics. This sport has been officially given a place in the Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles on Monday. After this step of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), cricket will be seen in the Olympic Games after more than a century.

According to the IOC, the Cricket T20 format has now been included in the Los Angeles Olympics to be held in 2028. Along with cricket, the IOC has also included squash, baseball/softball, lacrosse and flag football in its 141st edition. 

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is considered to be a major reason for cricket getting a place in the Mahakumbh of sports. According to reports, this star cricketer of India was mentioned during the discussion and voting to include cricket in the Olympics. During this, Los Angeles 28 Sports Director Niccolo Campriani gave the example of the popularity of Virat Kohli, who has made many big records in cricket. 

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