Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Thursday, following reports the sport could be staged thousands of miles away in New York.

Cricket's imminent return to the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles continues to raise intrigue. The format has been settled and the pathway is expected to be finalised sooner than later.

The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission wrapped up a three-day visit Thursday to check out selected venues and track the progress of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “We’re four short years away,