Jatinder Singh To Lead As Oman Announce Asia Cup 2025 Squad

Ahead of their maiden Asia Cup appearance, Oman have announced a strong 17-member squad on August 26 (Tuesday). Oman’s experienced campaigner Jatinder Singh will lead the contingent for the upcoming competition. 

Uncapped players Sufyan Yousuf, Zikria Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan have been named in the squad alongside the usual suspects. 

"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," Oman head coach Duleep Mendis said while looking ahead to their first Asia Cup, reported ESPNCricinfo. 

"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.

Oman begin their campaign against Pakistan on September 12 before taking on the UAE (Sep 15) and India (Sep 19). It will be Oman’s second-ever appearance in a multi-team competition after making their maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup last year. 

"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,” Mendis said. 

Oman squad for Asia Cup

Jatinder Singh (capt), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedara, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava