New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years

Apr 24, 2026 - 06:04
New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
LOS ANGELES, Apr 23: It’s been 126 years since cricket – the second most watched sport in the world – made an appearance in the Olympics. That’s about to change in 2028. On Wednesday, shovels hit the ground in Pomona, a city in the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, where construction has begun for a 10,000-plus capacity premier cricket stadium. It will serve as the venue for men’s and women’s games, played by six teams in each competition. The […]