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Cricket In The Olympics

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MilkyX:
Now that we have the exciting format 20/20 cricket, is now a good time for it to be part of the Olympics...have your say.

dwolfman:
Unless the West Indies is the representative "country" for us at the Olympics - like Great Britain - then any representation in the Games must be under individual countries. The was 50-over cricket in the 1998 Commonwealth Games (Malaysia) and was given List A status rather than full ODI status. Jamaica, Barbados and Antigua/Barbuda participated and none moved on to the semi-finals (just giving some history). The competition was not considered a success for various reasons.

I think T20 can and should be played at the Olympics, but we're waiting to see if it'll be included in the 2014 Commonwealth Games programme first. If the Commonwealth can't be convinced, how can the IOC?

warmonga:
15 overs a game....
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Socapro:
http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,165159.html

WI stars open to T20 in Olympics
By STEPHON NICHOLAS Wednesday, August 22 2012

WEST Indies stars, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard and Darren Bravo have said that they will support any idea of having Twenty20 cricket at the Olympic Games.

Cricket was part of the Olympics for the first and last time in 1900 in Paris but with the tremendous success of T20 cricket in recent times, there have been calls by several members of the global cricketing fraternity for the return of the “Gentleman’s Game” through its shortest format.

Speaking to Newsday yesterday, Bravo, after chuckling initially, expressed a bit of excitement about the idea.

“That would be something special. I haven’t thought about it as yet but all the other sporting disciplines are there and it would be nice if cricket can be part of it as well. We would love to go out and represent Trinidad and Tobago and why not bring back some gold for Trinidad and Tobago,” he declared.

Meanwhile, Narine, an avid fan of track and field and Jamaican sprint king, Usain Bolt, was also keen about the possibility but expressed concern with the length of time a match would take to be completed compared to other Olympic events.

“I think it would be a nice idea but it would be tough because I think the game is a bit long for something in the Olympics but we would see what comes out of it,” he said.

The off-spinner revealed that it was an amazing experience to see 19-year-old Keshorn Walcott bring gold to Trinidad and Tobago and join the elite company of Hasely Crawford who won gold at the Montreal Games in 1976.

“It was a feeling you can’t explain but can only experience. For him to bring home gold says a lot because it’s not every Olympics TT get a medal. So someone from Toco to be able to bring a gold (coming) from a hard background says a lot and hopefully he gains from this and brings more gold and good performances for Trinidad and Tobago,” he continued.

Pollard was also sceptical about the logistics involved in getting T20 included in sport’s biggest stage.

“I’m not sure how they go about with the sporting activities in the Olympics but cricket being a sport in the world could be included. I don’t know how the structure will be in that because only a certain number of teams in the world play cricket so I think that is one of the factors you have to take into consideration but it’s an option so you never know,” he said.

Pollard, who was at home resting during the Olympics, revealed that he was actively following the exploits of TT’s athletes and delighted in being a fan for a change.

“The thrill is when Trinidad athletes perform and go into finals you have something to look forward to. Walcott getting gold is an inspiration for all the young people in this country and hopefully we can take pride in that,” he said.

Deeks:
I don't see it happening. If anything, it should have a demonstration sport in London, last 2 weeks ago. They have facilities up they ying-yang.

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