Kumar Sangakkara hints at THIS format to be cricket's claim to fame in the Olympic Games

Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara recently became latest vocator for cricket’s inclusion into Olympics. Interestingly, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also discussed about same during ir Annual General Meeting (AGM) back in December 2020. Sangakkara believes that while it is about time cricket is included in Olympics, ‘T10 format has a great potential’ to do it.

Also Re | BCCI Hints At Cricket's Return To Olympics In Los Angeles After 128 Years

Kumar Sangakkara bats for cricket in Olympics ahe of Abu Dhabi T10 and IPL 2021

Kumar Sangakkara is scheduled to mentor Team Abu Dhabi in upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 2021 season in United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month. During a media interaction, legendary batsman said that T20 format has alrey h a big push to be included in Olympics. Sangakkara, MCC President, believes that a “more condensed version” like T10 is likely to work for audiences in this case.

Kumar Sangakkara said that T10 has a “great potential” to push cricket into Olympic Games, especially after vent of Major League Cricket USA. According to him, T10 format has alrey worked among audiences in UAE with Abu Dhabi T10 tournament and it will also take game to US markets.

Also Re | Kolkata IPL Team Purchases Significant Stake In USA's T20 Tournament Major League Cricket

Major League Cricket USA

Before cricket can make its way into Olympics, it will enter American market in form of Major League Cricket USA. It was recently anunced by USA Cricket in association with American Cricket Enterprises. Moreover, ambitious project also received an IPL injection in form of Kolkata franchise. Kolkata IPL team owners anunced that y will be investing in T20 tournament. On December 1 last year, Venky Mysore took to Twitter and confirmed about ir partnership.

Also Re | India vs Australia 3rd Test: Justin Langer Ridicules 'Steve Smith Cheating India' Claims, Blames IPL 2020 For Injuries

IPL 2021 updates

While several cricketing legends like Kumar Sangakkara and even Eoin Morgan and Chris Gayle have championed T10 to be ideal cricket’s vehicle for Olympics, T20 format continues to gain traction and popularity each year with popular leagues like IPL.

Indian T20 tournament will w move ahe with upcoming IPL 2021 season. While yet to be officially confirmed, it is scheduled to launch sometime in April, i.e. right after India’s home series against England.

Also Re | India vs Australia 3rd Test: Rishabh Pant Rattles Aussies? Steve Smith ANGERS Indian Fans, Accused Of Cheating: WATCH

Im source: AP