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Once established, the entity would have to be officially recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the British Olympic Association (BOA) before becoming a full member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC).<\/p>\n
Sources have told BBC Sport that a deal in principle has been agreed with the ICC.<\/p>\n
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be put in place to allow Northern Irish players to participate for GB Cricket.<\/p>\n
England ODI and T20 captain Harry Brook said: “That would be pretty cool to be able to play in the Olympics and get an Olympic gold medal.<\/p>\n
“But it’s so far away. It’s miles away yet.”<\/p>\n
In LA six teams in both the men’s and women’s category will compete in a T20 format.<\/p>\n
The qualification process has not been announced by the ICC, but it has been agreed that England’s men’s and women’s teams will aim to qualify on behalf of Team GB.<\/p>\n
Scottish and Northern Irish players would then be available for selection should GB qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n