Rahul Dravid Celebrates Cricket's Olympic Return

Rahul Dravid, a staunch advocate for cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, shared that Indian cricketers are excited and have had serious discussions about competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Cricket's return to the Olympics, after being last included in 1900, has generated significant enthusiasm, with Dravid expressing hopes for India to win both men's and women's gold medals. He emphasized the unique experience of participating in the Olympics, interacting with athletes from various sports, and the motivational aspect of striving for an Olympic gold. Dravid, along with ICC CEO Geoff Allardice, celebrated the inclusion during a panel discussion in Paris, highlighting cricket's global appeal and its passionate following in the USA. Despite stepping down as India's head coach, Dravid expressed a desire to be part of the LA Games in some capacity.