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Asia Cup 2025: Oman Pick Four Uncapped Players For Maiden Asia Cup Tournament
Updated - 27-AUG-2025 5:6 IST
As they prepare for their first-ever participation in the continental competition, Oman has made history by announcing their team for the 2025 Asia Cup. The selectors made a daring decision by including four uncapped players, indicating their intention to compete against the best cricket teams in Asia while preparing for the future.
A Historic Debut
Oman will be participating in the Asia Cup for the first time, which is an important achievement for a squad that has slowly advanced through the Associate divisions. The nation celebrated its qualifying, and now the focus is on creating an impression on the big stage.
The Four New Faces
Several players are listed in the squad as uncapped:
- In domestic competitions, Ahmed Nadeem, a talented top-order batsman, is renowned for his forceful stroke play.
- In Oman's local circuit, left-arm fast bowler Jr Bilal Khan made an impression with his pace and control.
- Young leg-spinner Sameer Shaikh adds diversity to Oman's bowling arsenal.
- Faisal Rahman is a batter-wicketkeeper who is known for completing matches in T20 leagues in the Gulf.
The inclusion of these young people demonstrates Oman's approach to fusing new ideas with experience.
Balancing Youth and Experience
The team also keeps seasoned players like captain Zeeshan Maqsood, all-rounder Khawar Ali, and veteran pacer Bilal Khan, whose experience will be crucial in leading the team through high-pressure matches against teams like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, even though the debutants provide excitement.
Oman squad for Asia Cup 2025
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.