This week, new ICC Chair Jay Shah met with IOC President Thomas Bach and other senior officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the LA 2028 International Federations seminar at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Accompanied by ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice, Shah’s meeting with Bach marked a significant first encounter.

The discussions centered on potential collaborations between the ICC and the IOC in preparation for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. They explored ways to promote the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect within the cricketing community.

“It was a productive meeting and an important milestone on the road to LA 2028. The inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games represents a watershed moment for our sport and a real opportunity for transformative growth for 2028 and beyond.

“We discussed a range of critical issues and continued to build relationships with our friends across the Olympic movement. We look forward to the next three and half years working in collaboration with the IOC and LA 2028,” Shah said.