Oman Cricket Sets Sights High with Aqib Ilyas Leading as Captain in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup

Here is the squad for Oman in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Oman’s Complete ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule: Match Dates, Times, and Venues for All Group Games

Match: Oman vs Namibia Date: June 3, 2024 Time: 03:30 AM GMT Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Match: Oman vs Australia Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 03:30 AM GMT Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Match: Oman vs Scotland Date: June 9, 2024 Time: 20:00 PM GMT Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Match: Oman vs England Date: June 13, 2024 Time: 22:00 PM GMT Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Overview

Get ready to cheer as Oman gets ready to play the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, a mega event scheduled to take place this June in the United States and the West Indies. With a new captain being appointed in Aqib Ilyas, the team is going to feature his captaincy for the first time and aim for a better performance in their third ICC tournament.

Aqib Ilyas, a captain, would look to lead the team with both the bat and the mind that is every bit as sharp, steering the ship in a series of challenging fixtures. Additionally, the former captain Zeeshan Maqsood would play an important role in the team, especially when the pressure is on. In terms of skills, Oman’s team comprises a mix of experienced and new faces. The likes of Kashyap Prajapati would handle the bat while wicket-keeper batsman Pratik Athavale’s quick reflexes provide the much-required pillar behind the stumps. Oman will rely on its bowlers, including Bilal Khan, and pacers like Kaleemullah and Fayyaz Butt, to destroy the opposition’s batting lineup. Furthermore, the spin department, particularly Shakeel Ahmad, would undoubtedly add a level of authenticity and planning to Oman’s bowling that teams do not usually receive.

Before the tournament, Oman intends an intensive training camp that is scheduled in Barbados from May 14 to May 24, with a match against a Select XI and the University of the West Indies on both days, playing the perfect opposition for practice. Oman is in Group B with numerous cricketing opponents such as Australia and England and leaders capable of pulling off giant killings such as Namibia and Scotland. Oman would begin its campaign with a match against Namibia on June 2 in Barbados, and the group challenges would be tough right from the beginning. It will be a perfect chance to watch Oman’s strength, plan, and talent when they play their first ICC match on June 2. The ICC T20 World Cup is something of a career opportunity for all teams around the world, and Oman, led by the inspired captain Aqib Ilyas, seems to want to do even more than just join in. With vim and excitement, Oman is well prepared to face the ICC’s best teams with its mix of skilled veterans and vibrant youth.