DTVHINDIBad news for fans, cricket has been excluded from Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games 2026 is going to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. Bat and Ball. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Commonwealth Games 2026: Bad news is coming for cricket fans. Let us tell you that the game of cricket has been excluded from the Commonwealth Games to be held in the year 2026. It is noteworthy that this time these games will be played in Glasgow city of Scotland between 23 July to 2 August. Also, let us tell you that apart from cricket, 10 more sports have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games. Earlier in the year 2022, the game of cricket was included in the games held in Hangzhou, China, but this time cricket will not be seen in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Apart from this, no specific reason has been given behind the exclusion of cricket from CWG 2026. However, Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir recently came forward and described the 2026 CWG as an important step forward for the future of the Games. Katie Sadleir gave a big statement Let us tell you that Katie Sadleir was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo – The 2026 Games will act as a bridge to the Commonwealth Games of tomorrow, resetting and redefining sports as a truly collaborative, flexible and sustainable model for the future. An exciting first step in our journey to a technology that reduces costs, reduces environmental footprint and increases social impact. Doing so will increase the scope of countries capable of hosting. Also, let us tell you that in the Commonwealth Games 2022, the Indian cricket team had won the gold medal in the women’s and men’s categories. However, the game of cricket will not be seen in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. But for your information, let us tell you that cricket has been included in the Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles in the year 2028.
