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Oman Captain Jatinder Singh Urges Fearless Cricket Ahead of T20 World Cup

Oman captain Jatinder Singh emphasized the need for fearless and positive cricket as his team prepares for a challenging T20 World Cup group stage. He acknowledged head coach Duleep Mendis's long-term contribution and deep knowledge of the conditions as a major asset for the squad. Meanwhile, Netherlands captain Scott Edwards expressed excitement for his team's opening match, particularly the high-profile fixture against India. Both associate nation captains are focused on navigating the initial group stage to advance in the tournament.

Key Points: Oman Captain on T20 World Cup: "Play Fearless Cricket"

  • Oman in tough Group B with Australia
  • Top two teams advance to Super 8
  • Coach Duleep Mendis key for Oman
  • Netherlands excited for India clash
  • Focus on winning initial games
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"We have to play fearless, positive cricket": Oman captain Jatinder Singh ahead of T20 World Cup

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh calls for positive, fearless cricket in tough T20 World Cup group. Coach Duleep Mendis praised. Netherlands' Scott Edwards excited.

"We have to play fearless and positive cricket. That is how we can go to the next round. - Jatinder Singh"

Colombo, February 5

Oman men's cricket team skipper Jatinder Singh echoed the need to play fearless cricket in the upcoming ICC Men's T20I World Cup starting on February 7.

Oman are in Group B, where they will clash with Ireland, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Australia. The top two teams from the group will enter the next stage of Super 8.

Speaking during the Captains' Media Briefing in Colombo on Thursday, Jatinder Singh said, "I believe we are in a group which is the toughest for associate teams. We have a strong team, but we believe we have to play fearless and positive cricket. That is how we can go to the next round."

Duleep Mendis is the head coach of Oman's men's cricket team, and Jatinder acknowledged his work in taking Oman cricket to new levels.

"Regarding great Duleep, he's a wonderful coach and a wonderful mentor for our team, working for so many years, since 2012, he's with the Oman team. He's done a wonderful job, and he's the main guy who knows these wickets very well. All the info he has will work for us," Singh said, according to ICC.

The Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards showed excitement for the Dutch team's fixture in the tournament as his side is placed in Group A with defending champions India, Pakistan, Namibia and the USA.

"We're just obviously very excited. I think all the groups are strong in their own right. Playing against India at Ahmedabad, that's obviously going to be quite a big event. The boys have prepared well, and we're just ready for this first game and getting into it," he said.

Edwards said, "The World Cup in India and Sri Lanka is very exciting. All World Cups are exciting. For us, our first goal is to get through that first stage, so focusing on those first four games."

Reacting to his chances to win the trophy, Edwards said, "You've got to win those first three or four games to give yourself a chance."

Oman Squad: Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Mohammad Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla(w), Jiten Ramanandi, Jatinder Singh(c), Ashish Odedara, Shafiq Jan, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Hassnain Shah, Jay Odedra

Netherlands Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O'Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see Duleep Mendis getting recognition. He was a fantastic player for Sri Lanka and now doing great work as a coach. His experience on subcontinent pitches will be invaluable for Oman.
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Rohit P
As an Indian fan, I'm obviously focused on our team, but it's heartening to see the global growth of cricket. Teams like Oman and Netherlands add so much to the tournament. Hope they put up a good fight!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the sentiment is good, "fearless cricket" can sometimes lead to reckless shots and collapses. For a team like Oman, a bit more pragmatism might be needed against powerhouses like Australia. Hope they find the right balance.
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Vikram M
Group B is a proper "group of death" for the associates! Sri Lanka and Australia are giants, but Ireland and Zimbabwe are also strong. Oman will need a miracle, but in T20, anything is possible. Jatinder Singh seems like a positive leader.
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Karthik V
Excited for the World Cup! The Netherlands captain is right, playing India in Ahmedabad will be a massive event. The atmosphere will be electric. Hope all teams get to experience the passion of Indian cricket fans. 🎉

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