Meanwhile, an ECB spokesperson has indicated that England may propose a merger with Scotland, as the two teams would collectively represent Great Britain on the grand stage.

Early discussions and future prospects: Great Britain’s cricket ambitions for the 2028 Olympics

With the Los Angeles Olympics still four years away, it’s early days, but we are in discussions with Team GB and Cricket Scotland about the next steps we need to take, the spokesperson told ESPN Cricinfo.

Great Britain’s Olympians have once again captivated the nation with their performances in Paris this year, and we look forward to collaborating as we prepare to compete when cricket makes its return to the Olympic stage in 2028.

While England may have a more formidable team, Scotland is no longer considered a weak opponent, particularly in the shorter formats of the game. Under the leadership of Richie Berrington, Scotland provided strong competition to more dominant teams in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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