Oman Announces 15 Member Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Overview

Oman Cricket has confirmed its 15 player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Placed in Group B alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe, Oman will start its campaign on 9 February against Zimbabwe. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Oman cricket team announces its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Oman Cricket has officially unveiled its 15 player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement comes as teams prepare for one of the biggest global cricket tournaments, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Oman has been placed in Group B, where it will compete against strong opponents including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe. The team will open its campaign on 9 February with a match against Zimbabwe.

Oman Group and Match Schedule

The T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 20 teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage.

Group B Teams

• Australia
• Sri Lanka
• Ireland
• Zimbabwe
• Oman

Oman first match against Zimbabwe will be crucial as the team looks to build early momentum in the tournament.

Key Squad Decisions and Player Selections

One of the most noticeable absences from Oman squad is Kaleem Sana, who delivered outstanding performances in the Asia Cup 2025. Despite his recent form, the selectors chose to go with a different combination.

New and Notable Inclusions

• Wasim Ali (All rounder)
• Karan Sonawale (All rounder)
• Jay Odedra (All rounder)
• Shafiq Jan (Fast bowler)
• Jitan Ramanandi (Fast bowler)

These players add depth and balance to the squad, especially in the bowling and all rounder departments.

Tournament Hosting and Opening Matches

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place from 7 February to 8 March and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Opening Day Fixtures

• Pakistan vs Netherlands
• India vs United States (in Mumbai)

As defending champions and co hosts, India will be among the favorites, while teams like Oman will aim to create upsets and advance to the next stage.

Oman 15 Member Squad

• Jatinder Singh (Captain)
• Vinayak Shukla
• Mohammad Nadeem
• Shakeel Ahmed
• Hammad Mirza
• Wasim Ali
• Karan Sonawale
• Shah Faisal
• Nadeem Khan
• Sufyan Mahmood
• Jay Odedra
• Shafiq Jan
• Aashish Odedra
• Jitan Ramanandi
• Hasnain Ali Shah

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