Cricket, flag football among 5 sports approved for 2028 LA Olympics

IOC executive board approved 5 new sports for 2028 LA Olympics, including cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball.
Cricket set for Olympic return after last appearing in 1900; proposed tournament would feature 6 men's and women's teams playing Twenty20 format.
Inclusion seen as opportunity to engage new athletes and fans in US and worldwide, especially cricket viewership from India.
Still needs approval from full IOC membership at session; LA28 can request sports to showcase city.
Participation of MLB players and changes to season schedule unclear but possibility of some games outside LA.