Oman have announced their 17-member squad for their first-ever Asia Cup, naming four uncapped players for the historic tournament next month. Sufyan Yousuf, Zikria Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan have earned call-ups, while experienced opener Jatinder Singh will lead the side.
“It is real that we are participating in the Asia Cup, a major tournament and a fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their skills on a global stage,” Oman head coach Duleep Mendis said. “Playing against teams like India and Pakistan is a moment to embrace for any cricketer. Anything can happen in a fast-paced T20 game, where one over of brilliance can change everything.”
Mendis added that the team’s preparation has been strong, with competitive matches in the ongoing National T20 tournament and intense training sessions. “It is not just about skills, in high-pressure games against elite teams, mental strength is equally crucial. We are hopeful of making an impact in this Asia Cup and showcasing Oman as a growing cricketing nation,” he said.
Oman are placed in Group A and will open their campaign on September 12 against Pakistan, followed by matches against UAE on September 15 and India on September 19. This will be Oman’s second appearance in a major multi-nation event after playing in the T20 World Cup last year. Their last outing was in the Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Lauderhill, USA, in May.
Oman squad for Asia Cup
Jatinder Singh (capt), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedara, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.