The Oman national cricket team, an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has seen remarkable growth in recent years. With ODI status since 2014, the team has competed in several international tournaments, showcasing their talent and determination. Below is a detailed overview of their current squad as of April 2023, categorized by roles.
Batters
- Kashyap Prajapati (29 years) – Right-handed batter; occasional right-arm off-break bowler; plays ODI and T20I formats.
- Mustaqeem Asif Sayed (19 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler; featured in ODI and T20I formats.
- Hammad Mirza (26 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm off-break bowler; represents Oman in both ODI and T20I formats.
- Hashir Anwar Dafedar (30 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler; plays ODI and T20I formats.
- Khalid Kail (28 years) – Right-handed batter; active in both ODI and T20I formats.
All-rounders
- Bilal Shah (27 years) – Left-handed batter; slow left-arm orthodox bowler; specializes in T20Is.
- Aryan Bisht (20 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler; plays ODI and T20I formats.
- Muhammad Imran (35 years) – Left-handed batter; slow left-arm orthodox bowler; serves as vice-captain for ODI and T20I formats.
- Aditya Parag (20 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm off-break bowler; captain of the team for ODI and T20I matches.
- Rafiullah (28 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium-fast bowler; competes in ODI and T20I formats.
- Arjun Suresh Dhiman (20 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler; plays ODI and T20I.
Wicket-keepers
- Rahil Daniyal Habibullah (18 years) – Right-handed wicket-keeper batsman; represents Oman in ODI and T20I formats.
- Vinayak Shukla (30 years) – Right-handed wicket-keeper batsman; active in ODI and T20I formats.
Spin Bowlers
- Muzahir Raza (22 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm off-break bowler; competes in ODI and T20Is.
- Hassain Shah (28 years) – Left-handed batter; slow left-arm orthodox bowler; plays both ODI and T20I formats.
Pace Bowlers
- Mujibur Ali (28 years) – Left-handed batter; left-arm medium-fast bowler; active in ODI and T20Is.
- Jiten Rammandi (30 years) – Right-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler; represents Oman in both ODI and T20Is.
Notable Achievements
- Oman achieved their first ICC World Twenty20 victory against Ireland in 2016, marking a significant milestone for the team.
- They became champions of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2023, further solidifying their position as a competitive Associate Member team.
The Oman cricket team continues to grow, with promising players contributing to their success on the international stage. Their mix of experienced players like Jatinder Singh and emerging talents such as Rahil Daniyal Habibullah showcases a balanced squad ready to take on greater challenges ahead.