Suryakumar: LA28 Olympic gold the next goal

Fresh from helping India complete a historic T20 World Cup treble, star batter Suryakumar has already set his sights on an even bigger prize: an Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The International Olympic Committee’s decision to include T20 cricket on the LA28 programme has given the 33-year-old a new summit to chase after a triumphant campaign in which India lifted their third consecutive white-ball trophy.

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Suryakumar made it clear that the coveted yellow metal in California is now the “next goal,” signalling India’s intent to extend their dominance beyond traditional ICC events. The statement comes at a time when India’s stranglehold on the shortest format has prompted rivals such as New Zealand, who fell short once again in the final, and other nations to reassess their approach to the game.

Virat Kohli, whose emotional social-media tribute declared the team “champions once again,” underlined the collective hunger that continues to drive the squad even after multiple title wins. With the T20 landscape evolving rapidly, Suryakumar’s Olympic ambition adds a fresh narrative to India’s relentless pursuit of silverware on every available stage.