Asia Cup 2025: Jatinder Singh Named Captain of Oman’s 17-Member Asia Cup 2025 Squad

The 17-member Oman team has been announced for the Asia Cup 2025, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9. In addition to being Oman's first-ever participation in the competition, the roster includes four uncapped players who are all expected to make their international debut. Oman, which is in Group A with India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, will be led by the experienced opener Jatinder Singh, who has been selected as captain.

According to ESPNCricinfo, Oman's head coach Duleep Mendis made this statement as they prepared for their inaugural Asia Cup. Mendis said, "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. 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."

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He further added, “Our build-up has been strong, with the ongoing National T20 tournament providing competitive exposure, and our training sessions have been intense and focused. It’s 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. Oman enters the Asia Cup with a blend of experience and youth, determined to leave a mark against Asia’s cricketing powerhouses. The tournament will not only test their skills but also their mental toughness on one of the most-watched platforms in the sport."

On September 12, Oman starts their campaign against Pakistan. On September 15, they play the UAE, and on September 19, they play India. After making their debut in the T20 World Cup last year, this will be Oman's second-ever involvement in a multi-team championship. 

Duleep Mendis, their head coach, was thrilled by Oman's historic involvement and the chance for the team to demonstrate their abilities on a major platform. Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah, and Nadeem Khan are among the newcomers who could make their first international appearances at the forthcoming major event.

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, Jatinder Singh (c).

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