Franchises the future but Aussies rule here and now

NEW DELHI — Cricket got a glimpse into its future during a momentous 2023 but its present continues to be dominated by Australia, who bagged the Test and 50-overs world titles under Pat Cummins' inspiring leadership.

After two years of intense lobbying, cricket finally got the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) seal of approval to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Games having last featured in the world's biggest sporting extravaganza in 1900.

The sport also dipped its toes into a lucrative new market in the United States this year with Major League Cricket (MLC).