The Oman national cricket team has been announced for the Asia Cup 2025, which is set to begin on September 9th. This tournament marks Oman’s inaugural participation in the Asia Cup, where they are grouped with India, Pakistan, and the UAE. The squad includes a mix of established players and new talent. An interesting aspect of the team selection is the inclusion of four Hindu players, while a Sikh player has been chosen to lead the team. Jatinder Singh, a skilled opening batsman, will captain the side.
Among the selected players are four Hindu cricketers: Samay Shrivastav, Aryan Bisht, Vinayak Shukla, and Ashish Odedera. The team’s batting and bowling units appear to be well-balanced. Oman will compete against India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, aiming to provide a tough challenge to their opponents.
Oman will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a match against Pakistan on September 12th. They will then face the UAE on September 15th, concluding the group stage with a match against India on September 19th in Abu Dhabi. Oman has demonstrated commendable cricket in recent times, and fans are anticipating a strong showing from the team during the Asia Cup 2025.
Reflecting on the team’s preparations, Oman’s Head Coach, Duleep Mendis, shared his thoughts ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, stating, “Playing against Pakistan and India is a dream for any cricketer. Both are formidable teams, but T20 cricket can change quickly, with an over altering the game’s dynamics. Our team is strong, having played excellent cricket to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025. I hope our players will make a significant impact. We have talented young players who will benefit greatly from the experience of our senior cricketers.”
**Oman Squad for Asia Cup 2025:**
Jatinder Singh (Captain), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yusuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonawale, Zikriya Islam, Hasnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Mohammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastav