Everything is going as per the plan for India at the ongoing 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. They have already qualified for the Super 8 having won all of their three group stage fixtures and will take on the Netherlands up next. While India are eyeing to defend their crown, head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his desire to win an Olympic medal at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Gautam Gambhir wants to continue as India Head Coach post 2027 ODI World Cup
Gambhir hopes to bring the gold medal home for India at the next Olympics. But, it remains to be seen if that is put into action because Gautam Gambhir’s current contract with the BCCI runs until the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. This suggests he is hoping to stay at the helm and help India beyond 2027.
India are currently focused on defending their T20 World Cup crown before their focus on the 2027 World Cup and then the 2028 LA Olympics. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics will put India’s name into the wall of greats and will bring a lot of global recognition. Their brand value will shoot up overnight and the entire world will know about India’s dominance in the sport.
Cricket at the LA Olympics
The 2028 LA Olympics will be special for many reasons, including the return of the gentlemen’s game after a century long wait. Cricket is back at the Olympics after 100 years and will present all the nations with a golden chance to write their names in history. The inclusion of cricket will give the game more reach than its usual audience.\
The 2028 LA Olympics will be played in a T20 format because of its short and crisp nature and ability to generate a lot of revenue. The shortest format of the game will attract a lot of first time viewers and will do the world of good for the betterment of the game. This move is expected to redefine cricket’s global presence and put it at the same level as various global sports like football, tennis, and basketball.
