England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland have begun their discussions over forming a combined Britain team ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.

Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after 128 years, featuring six teams each in men’s and women’s competitions in the 20-over format.

England has secured second and third in the women’s and men’s T20 rankings, respectively. Scotland is not in the top 10 in either category.

“We have a really good working relationship with the ECB, so we have been in talks with them, and (we’re) in the process of establishing a Team GB cricket entity,” said the Scottish board’s chief executive Trudy Lindblade.

“That’s what’s required by the British Olympic Association (BOA) for a British team to compete at the Olympic Games. So it’s really interesting, the six teams for us, we would have an opportunity through the GB concept…

“So, exciting times, and we’ll continue to liaise with the ECB and our colleagues at LA 2028 and ICC. It will be interesting.”

Athletes from the United Kingdom usually compete at the Olympics as part of a combined Britain team.

Among the notable exception is men’s football where a lack of agreement between individual nations has led to Britain not fielding a team in recent decades, apart from at the London Games in 2012.

The ECB has also echoed this sentiment, reaffirming their commitment to ongoing discussions and emphasizing the broader opportunity to promote cricket.

“With England and Wales also set to host World Cups in 2026 and 2030, LA 2028 presents another great chance to grow the game and inspire new audiences,” said a spokesperson.

Athletes from the United Kingdom typically compete as part of a unified Team GB at the Olympics. The LA2028 Olympic Games will be played from July 14 till July 30.