Oman named their 17-man roster for the Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9 in the UAE. Oman’s first tournament appearance and four uncapped players will make their international debuts. The experienced opener Jatinder Singh will head Oman in the eight-team event, which is in Group A with India, Pakistan, and the UAE.
Their head coach Duleep Mendis was excited by Oman’s historic participation and the chance to establish themselves on the global stage. Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah, and Nadeem Khan are all in contention for their first international appearances in the upcoming premier event.
“We are participating in the Asia Cup, a major tournament and a great opportunity for our players to showcase their skills globally. Cricketers relish playing India and Pakistan. Mendis told ICC that one over of brilliance may change everything in a fast-paced T20 game.
On September 12, Oman will play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025.
The head coach said the team will join the tournament at full strength after playing several competitive matches in recent months. The team tests their playing talents and mental toughness under pressure.
“The National T20 tournament has given us competitive exposure, and our training sessions have been intense and focused. In high-pressure games against elite teams, mental power is as important as talent. Mendis hopes to make an impact in this Asia Cup and showcase Oman as a growing cricketing nation.
Oman joins the Asia Cup with experience and youth, determined to challenge Asia’s cricketing powerhouses. He noted that the tournament will test their skills and mental toughness on one of the sport’s most viewed venues.
The Oman squad
Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Mohammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava
Oman’s 2025 Asia Cup Schedule
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