Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith would like to see cricket follow Rugby 7’s lead and be included in the Olympics. World cricket’s governing body, the ICC, recently held productive talks with the International Olympic Committee about such a move in the future. And speaking exclusively to Dubai Eye, Smith believes it’s key for the continued growth of the game.
Graeme Smith
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