Bridging football pitches and cricket pitches, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino held talks with ICC Chairman Jay Shah in Milan, igniting talks of collaborative horizons. The encounter’s highlights hit Infantino’s Instagram, radiating optimism.
‘Joyful Milan meet-up with ICC’s Jay Shah,’ proclaimed Infantino. He spotlighted Shah’s stellar cricket propulsion, dubbing it inspirational. ‘Best wishes as cricket storms back to the Olympics soon.’
Keen on co-creating sports-driven world harmony, Infantino eyes synergies. Cricket’s LA 2028 Olympic slot revives a 128-year legacy from 1900 Paris.
Expect T20 fireworks: dual genders, six squads each, 28 games. 90-player pools per side allow robust 15-man teams. Temporary Pomona arena, 50 km LA-ward, buzzes July 12-29. Medal thrillers: ladies July 20, gents July 29.
Entry routes crystallize at ICC’s July 17 Singapore conclave. Amid surging popularity, this duo’s dialogue heralds potential mega-events, tech exchanges, and fanbase explosions across continents.