The Oman team is supported by significant condition of Indo-Origin cricketists who make remarkable journeys to represent the Gulf nation in a global scene.
When India played Oman in the last groups of the Asian Cup 2025, it’s more than just a game. For some Oman players, personal – the chance to play against the country where they were born. Oman’s team has many Indian crickets working hard to represent the Gulf nation. Oman’s captain, Punjab, Jatinder Singh from Ludhiana has been a key player in Oman’s kick for years. He moved to Oman in 2003. He played in 66 T20I and 61 ODI and collected more than 3,000 runs between formats. At the same time, it was part of the Oman’s team in the developing T20 Asian Cup, which was seen to be involved in players such as Abhishek Sharma and Relating. As the best striker in Oman’s White Ball Cricket, he was named the captain of the team in October 2024.
Vinayak Shukla, a vinayak-Batman from Kanpur, is another player to watch. He works as a data operator to support his Cricket career and has a story that will never give up. He left India to chase his dreams and will meet his childhood friends from the Indian team like Kuleep Yadav. Shukla said it was a great chance for him and his team to play against teams like Pakistan and India. He added that these players were watching the growth of television and that he was tense but also excited.
Born in Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Samay Shrivastava brings an Indian to Oman’s Spin Bowling. Leg spin can be a challenge for Indian bats in the Abu Dhabi field. In addition, Aryan Bisht, a versatile young man who shows potential from Mumbai, can play in the squad and the Indian team.
This match means a lot for these players. It shows your hard work and the chance to show what they can do to the world, talents can come from anywhere.
Here is the Oman Team for the Asian Cup: Jatinder Singh (C), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yosuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Samay, Samay Shrivastava.
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