Has Australia’s Olympic dream faded after T20 World Cup 2026 exit?

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Australia’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 stunned fans. But the bigger twist? Their road to the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 now looks uncertain

Australia suffered a shocking loss to Zimbabwe, followed by a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka. The group-stage exit shattered their title hopes and possibly more

Australia’s slim qualification hopes depended on the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match. But rain washed it away and with it, Australia’s last chance

Cricket at Olympics 2028 will feature just six teams. Qualification depends on ICC T20 rankings, with one team from each continent and USA as hosts

With Australia slipping in rankings, New Zealand now has a golden chance. If the Kiwis reach the semi-finals, they could book their Olympic ticket

Pakistan’s chances look slim as India dominate the T20I rankings and are almost certain to qualify from Asia. With limited Olympic spots available, Australia also face a tough road to Los Angeles 2028

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