London (IANS): The London Assembly has called for Twenty20 cricket to be included as a showcase sport in the 2012 Olympic Games.

Members agreed a motion urging the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to work with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) so that the sport is included.

Assembly member Murad Qureshi, who proposed the motion, said "Cricket is our traditional summer game and I can't think of a better way of spending an afternoon - whether it's playing or watching".

"Twenty20 cricket is a shorter, more accessible version of the game that is played throughout London. We already have the best venues and a very good cricket administration, so there is no need to build new facilities. We are looking forward to next year's Twenty20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the capital and hope that the game will become a fixture for the 2012 Games."

Wednesday's motion was carried by consent of Assembly members, with no votes against.