February 22, 2026 9:47 AM

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh finds pride despite winless T20 World Cup campaign

Oman's Twenty20 World Cup campaign may not have gone their way after a nine-wicket defeat by Australia left them winless in the tournament but skipper Jatinder Singh struck a philosophical tone, emphasising pride and gratitude for the experience. Oman finished dead last in Group B with no wins in four matches, one of only three teams along with minnows Namibia and Canada who failed to register a victory at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. "It's a proud moment for all of us that we got a ...

February 4, 2026 4:36 PM

Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on ‘smart work’ in T20 World Cup swansong

Oman's Mohammad Nadeem realises he will have to work smart, and not necessarily hard, to get the best out of his 43-year-old frame in his final Twenty20 World Cup appearance, the all-rounder told Reuters. Nadeem, who made his international debut in 2015, will be the tournament's second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem (44) in the 20-team showpiece beginning on February 7. "At this stage, recovery is slow and smart work is actually more important than hard work. "You know what your b...

January 30, 2026 10:36 AM

Oman captain Jatinder Singh banks on blend of youth and experience for T20 World Cup

Oman's mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent could finally ensure the Gulf nation have an impact at a Twenty20 World Cup, said captain Jatinder Singh. The 36-year-old is eyeing a breakthrough performance at the February 7 to March 8 tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Oman are seeking to build on just two victories from three previous World Cup appearances since gaining associate membership status of the International Cricket Council in 2014. "I see a great blend of both experience and ...