Oman on Tuesday unveiled their 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, a historic moment as the Gulf nation prepares for its first-ever appearance in the prestigious continental tournament.
Experienced opener Jatinder Singh has been named captain and will lead a squad that combines seasoned performers with fresh faces. The selectors have taken a bold step by including four uncapped players — Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah, and Nadeem Khan — who are set to make their international debuts.
Coach Mendis: “A Fantastic Opportunity”
Head coach Duleep Mendis expressed pride in Oman’s qualification and stressed the importance of mental toughness alongside skill.
“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,” 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 Oman’s preparation has been strong, with competitive exposure in the ongoing National T20 tournament and intense training camps helping sharpen the squad.
Group A Challenge
Oman has been drawn in Group A, alongside India, Pakistan, and hosts UAE — making it one of the toughest pools of the competition.
They will kick off their campaign with a high-profile clash against Pakistan on September 12, followed by fixtures against UAE and India.
Oman Squad for Asia Cup 2025
- Jatinder Singh (C)
- 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 Asia Cup 2025 Fixtures
- September 12 – vs Pakistan
- September 15 – vs UAE
- September 19 – vs India
