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Jatinder Singh to Lead Oman in 2026 T20 World Cup Squad Announcement

Oman has announced its 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with experienced batter Jatinder Singh returning as captain after missing the previous tournament. Wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla will serve as vice-captain in a squad featuring five changes from the team that played in the Asia Cup. Oman, making their fourth appearance at the event, are placed in Group B alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Zimbabwe. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.

Key Points: Oman T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Jatinder Singh Captain

  • Jatinder Singh returns as captain
  • Five changes from Asia Cup squad
  • Placed in Group B with Australia, Sri Lanka
  • Fourth T20 World Cup appearance
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Oman announce Jatinder Singh-led squad for T20 World Cup

Oman names Jatinder Singh as captain for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Vinayak Shukla as vice-captain. See the full 15-man squad and group details.

"Jatinder Singh will lead Oman once again - Oman Cricket Board"

Muscat, Dec 30

Jatinder Singh will lead Oman once again as the team have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7.

Wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla has been named Jatinder's deputy as Oman made five changes to the squad that played in the Asia Cup earlier in the year.

Jatinder, who missed out on selection for the squad in the previous T20 World Cup, is Oman's most experienced player and leading T20 run-scorer.

Oman will look to make a mark in their fourth appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In the upcoming edition, they are placed in Group B alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe.

Oman qualified for the tournament through the ICC Asia-EAP Qualifier, finishing second behind Nepal. They will face co-hosts Sri Lanka, 2021 winners Australia, Zimbabwe and Ireland in Group B at the World Cup. The Asian side begin their campaign against Zimbabwe on February 9 in Colombo.

The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka over 29 days and at eight venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka).

A total of 40 group matches will be played between February 7 and 20, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the Super Eights phase of the tournament, which commences on February 21.

The top four sides at the completion of the Super Eights qualify for the knockout stages of the event, with semi-finals to be held in Kolkata/Colombo and Mumbai, ahead of the title decider on March 8 in Ahmedabad/Colombo.

Oman squad for 2026 T20 World Cup

Jatinder Singh (capt), Vinayak Shukla (vice-capt), Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Faisal Shah, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedra, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah

- IANS

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Priya S
Exciting that the World Cup is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka! Will be great to watch matches in our own backyard. Wishing the Oman team all the best, especially against the bigger teams.
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Aman W
Respect to Oman for consistently qualifying. They are the classic underdog story. The squad looks decent on paper, but five changes from the Asia Cup is a lot. Hope the team gels quickly.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I'm just thrilled the tournament is happening here. It's fantastic for the growth of the game. Good luck to all associate nations like Oman!
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Vikram M
Jatinder is their most experienced player, but I have a small criticism. The article says he was left out last time. Is he past his prime? Leadership is good, but they need his batting form more. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Kavya N
The schedule is so packed! 40 group matches in less than two weeks. Hope the players manage the workload, especially with matches in two countries. All the best to Team Oman! 🏏

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