Oman squad for Asia Cup 2025 introduced, Jatinder Singh named captain

On Monday, August 25, Oman Cricket introduced the 17-man squad of the Oman Nationwide Cricket Crew for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

Jatinder Singh has been named because the skipper of the Oman Nationwide Cricket Crew for the continental event, and Duleep Mendis shall be serving as the pinnacle coach.

Crew Oman set for first-ever look in Asia Cup

The Oman Nationwide Cricket Crew shall be making their first-ever look within the Asia Cup within the upcoming version of the event. They’ve been positioned in Group A, alongside India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Oman clinched a spot for the competitors after ending as runners-up within the 2024 ACC Premier Cup at dwelling.

They’d be hoping to impress the cricket world of their debut look within the occasion, and be certain that the staff achieves that aim, the selectors have picked a robust squad.

Veteran opener Jatinder Singh shall be main the staff that consists of Hammad Mirza, Mohammed Nadeem, and Vinayak Shukla within the batting lineup.

Additionally, Hassnain Ali Shah, Mohammad Imran, Faisal Shah, Sufyan Mehmood, and Shakeel Ahmed kind an excellent spin-bowling unit. 4 debutants characteristic within the squad: Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah, and Nadeem Khan.

We’re hopeful of constructing an influence – Duleep Mendis

In an official assertion launched by Oman Cricket, the pinnacle coach Duleep Mendis stated that they’ve had an ideal build-up to the Asia Cup 2025 and are hopeful of constructing a significant influence within the competitors. He elaborated:

“It’s actual that we’re taking part within the Asia Cup – a significant event and a incredible alternative for our gamers to showcase their abilities on a worldwide stage. Taking part in towards groups like India and Pakistan is a second to embrace for any cricketer. Something can occur in a fast-paced T20 recreation, the place one over of brilliance can change all the things.

“Our build-up has been robust, with the continued Nationwide T20 event offering aggressive publicity, and our coaching periods have been intense and targeted. It’s not nearly abilities – in high-pressure video games towards elite groups, psychological power is equally essential.

“We’re hopeful of constructing an influence on this Asia Cup and showcasing Oman as a rising cricketing nation. Oman enters the Asia Cup with a mix of expertise and youth, decided to depart a mark towards Asia’s cricketing powerhouses. The event is not going to solely take a look at their abilities but additionally their psychological toughness on one of many most-watched platforms within the sport”.

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