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Oman's T20 World Cup Squad: Jatinder Singh to Lead, Key Veterans Omitted

Oman has announced its 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with experienced batsman Jatinder Singh appointed as captain. The selection features five changes from their recent Asia Cup squad, notably omitting 43-year-old veteran Aamir Kaleem. All-rounders Wasim Ali and Jay Odedra are among the inclusions, bringing experience from the T20 World Cup qualifiers. Oman will compete in Group B, opening their campaign against Zimbabwe on February 9.

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

  • Jatinder Singh named captain
  • Aamir Kaleem omitted from squad
  • Five changes from Asia Cup team
  • Placed in Group B with Australia
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Oman announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup; Jatinder Singh named skipper

Oman names 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2026, with Jatinder Singh as captain. Key changes see veteran Aamir Kaleem dropped. Full squad details inside.

"Jatinder is one of Oman's most experienced players and the leading run-scorer in the format. - ESPNcricinfo"

New Delhi, December 30

Oman on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Jatinder Singh will lead the side, while wicketkeeper/batter Vinayak Shukla has been named Jatinder's deputy.

There was no place for Aamir Kaleem, the 43-year-old who was one of their star performers in the T20 Asia Cup earlier this year, in the squad. Oman has made five changes to its team for the Asia Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo.

All-rounders Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Jay Odedra, seamer Shafiq Jan and Jiten Ramanandi have been added to Oman's World Cup squad.

Ramanandi, Odedra, and Wasim all featured in the T20 World Cup qualifiers, while Shafiq made his Oman debut in the Asia Cup Rising Stars - the same tournament as Sonavale.

Jatinder is one of Oman's most experienced players and the leading run-scorer in the format. He missed out on making the squad in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but will now serve as the skipper of the side.

Oman is placed in Group B with Australia (the 2021 champions), Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Ireland, with their first game against Zimbabwe on February 9.

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

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting squad selection. Surprised to see Aamir Kaleem left out after his Asia Cup performance. At 43, maybe they're looking to build for the future, but experience in a World Cup is priceless.
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Ananya R
As an Indian cricket fan, I always enjoy watching associate nations like Oman compete. They bring so much passion. Best of luck to Jatinder and the team! Hope they can pull off an upset or two.
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Vikram M
Group B is a real challenge. Australia are the favorites, but the matches against Zimbabwe and Ireland will be crucial for Oman. Need the new players like Sonavale and Shafiq Jan to step up.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the selectors have made a mistake dropping Kaleem. His all-round skills could have been vital in those big matches. Hope this decision doesn't come back to haunt them.
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Michael C
The growth of cricket in nations like Oman is great for the global game. Looking forward to seeing how this mix of experience and youth performs on the big stage.

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