The Australian batsman recollected the time when he used to watch the Olympic Games and was inspired by his country's Olympians. He has not been a regular in Australia's T20I squad, but his feature in the upcoming World Cup 2026 will be a point to watch out for
Steve Smith (Pic: X/@ICC)
Australia's star batsman Steve Smith admitted that getting a spot in the T20I squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics won't be easy for him.
However, the veteran is ready to put up a fight to earn his spot in Australia's T20I squad for the mega event.
"I mean, it is a goal of mine to try and make that Olympic team in 28. I think, you know, the team's doing pretty well at the moment, the Australian T20 team. So it's going to be tricky to get in there, but you know, just got to keep putting my best foot forward, and we'll never know," Smith told Sky Sports.
He then recollected the time when he used to watch the Olympic Games and was inspired by the Australian Olympians.
"Yeah, I mean, I've watched a lot of Olympics since I was a young kid and really enjoyed watching the Australian athletes go about it. So, you know, when I heard that cricket was going to be a part of it, I was like, that would be really cool to be involved," said Smith.
Having represented Australia in several World Cups, Ashes Test series and Border-Gavaskar Trophies, Smith feels that another opportunity to represent the country at the world stage would be ideal.
"So, you know, I've obviously played in, you know, lots of World Cups and Ashes and uh Border Gavaskar Trophy and things like that, but um yeah, when this popped up, it was something new and another opportunity to, you know, represent your country on a world stage. So, yeah, it was like I'd love to be involved in that, but it's still a fair way away. So, we'll see," said the 36-year-old.
Smith announced his retirement from ODIs after his side crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025. He has not been a regular face in Australia's T20I squad, but his feature in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will be a point to watch out for.
Cricket's return to the Olympics had been a long time coming. Last featured in the Games in 1900, the sport is set to make its long-awaited comeback after 128 years at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
(With ANI Inputs)
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