In an important development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council has agreed to send both the men's and the women's teams at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if cricket is included in the showpiece event.

The women's team will also take part at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

During the virtual Apex Council meet on Friday (April 16), it was also decided that the women's team led by Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur will tour Australia at the end of 2021.

"The women's team will be playing in the Birmingham CWG. If finally cricket is a part of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, then both men and women's team will take part. This has been decided in principle," a senior BCCI functionary privy to developments of the day told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Women's IPL and FTP:

Coming to the Women's T20 Challenge, there will be a camp before the three-team event. Subsequently, the squad will fly to England.

"The girls will play a full series in England. Once they come back, West Indies or Proteas women will again come for bilateral series. Once that's over, the team will be travelling to Australia for a white ball series and then will play another series in New Zealand. The New Zealand bilateral (or tri-nation series) will be a pre-cursor to the ODI World Cup," he said.

Domestic Cricket:

As far as domestic cricket is concerned – no decision has been taken considering the alarming COVID situation in India.

"Obviously, we plan to hold the Ranji Trophy and all the tournaments in order but you can't escape the situation. The compensation package will also be worked out as it has been approved by the general body in January."

(With PTI inputs)