The home ground of the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket will be the hosting venue for 2028 Olympic cricket games. A total of seven games will be scheduled at the venue, and the ground will serve as the venue for both men’s and women’s cricket events at Summer Games. The development was confirmed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, who was speaking at the ‘ground breaking ceremony’ of the cricketing ground for the forthcoming edition of the quadrennial tournament.

Gupta said, "This is a moment in history because what we are breaking ground on today is not simply a cricket field. We are breaking ground on a promise. A promise that took 128 years to keep.” "When the International Olympic Committee formally approved cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Games, it wasn't just a scheduling announcement. It was a recognition that the Olympics should reflect the sports that billions of people love," he added.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Shahrukh Khan hail it as another step in game’s expansion

The announcement was welcomed by ICC chairman Jay Shah, who said that “These are very exciting times for the game of cricket as it makes giant strides in establishing itself as a global sport.” “Our focus has been on expanding the footprint of cricket and being part of the Olympic movement is something that brings both pride and dreams with it,” Shah added.

“The groundbreaking marks an important milestone in cricket’s return to the Olympics and is a proud moment for all ICC Members and stakeholders worldwide. We’re confident this venue will take centre-stage during the Games and leave a legacy for cricket in the USA.”

In addition to him, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan also called the moment as the beginning of a dream to bring cricket to LA. “Today isn’t just about breaking ground, but about beginning a dream - bringing cricket, the second most-watched sport in the world, into the heart of Los Angeles’ sporting identity,” Khan said.