Uncapped players Sufyan Yousuf, Zikria Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan have been named in the 17-member Oman squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
Opener Jatinder Singh will be captaining the side during the continental tournament, which has been drawn in Group A alongside Pakistan, hosts UAE and India.
The 17-member squad features a different set of players to the ones that took part in last part’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies.
It will be Oman’s first ever appearances at the Asia Cup and head coach Duleep Mendis is excited for the upcoming event.
“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.”
🚨 Squad Announcement! 🇴🇲
Here’s Oman’s Squad for our first-ever edition as a part of the Asia Cup 2025!! 🏏
We move in with a blend of experience and youth at the big stage with bigger dreams to achieve as a team! 💪🇴🇲
More to Follow..#OmanCricket #AsiaCup2025… pic.twitter.com/8XGqhNOVYQ
— Oman Cricket (@TheOmanCricket) August 25, 2025
“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.”
Placed in Group A and begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 12 against Pakistan before taking UAE on September 15 and India on September 19.
Oman’s most recent appearance was in the Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Lauderhill in the USA in May.
Oman will begin their first game against Pakistan on September 12 at Dubai International Stadium.
Oman Squad for Asia Cup 2025: Jatinder Singh (c), 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
