As the countdown begins for the Asia Cup 2025, Oman has unveiled a dynamic 17-member squad that blends seasoned campaigners with promising newcomers. Veteran opener Jatinder Singh, 36, will captain the side in what marks Oman’s first-ever appearance in the prestigious tournament, starting September 9.
Key Players to Watch
- Jatinder Singh: Captain and top-order batter, expected to lead from the front
- Karan Sonavale & Mohammed Nadeem: Vital middle-order anchors
- Aamir Kaleem: All-rounder with match-winning potential
- Shakeel Ahmad & Samay Shrivastava: Spearheading the bowling unit, with Shrivastava’s leg-spin adding variety
Oman Full Squad – Asia Cup 2025
- Jatinder Singh (Captain)
- Hammad Mirza
- Vinayak Shukla
- Sufyan Yousuf
- Ashish Odedera
- Aamir Kaleem
- Mohammed Nadeem
- Sufyan Mehmood
- Aryan Bisht
- Karan Sonavale
- Zikriya Islam
- Hassnain Ali Shah
- Faisal Shah
- Muhammed Imran
- Nadeem Khan
- Shakeel Ahmad
- Samay Shrivastava
Fresh Faces Join the Fold
Oman’s squad features four uncapped players—Sufyan Yousuf, Nadeem Khan, Zikriya Islam, and Faisal Shah—signaling a strategic shift toward building a future-ready team. Their inclusion reflects a bold move by the Oman Cricket Board to invest in emerging talent while maintaining a core of experienced players like Mohammed Nadeem and Karan Sonavale, who are expected to anchor the team under pressure.
Oman Faces Asia’s Giants
Drawn into Group A alongside cricket powerhouses India, Pakistan, and UAE, Oman faces a formidable challenge. This campaign follows a turbulent phase post the 2024 T20 World Cup, where financial issues disrupted team momentum. Their recent outing in the Gulf T20I Championship yielded just two wins from five matches, underscoring the uphill battle ahead.
