May 1st 2024.
Oman's cricket team has officially announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to begin on June 1. In an exciting turn of events, all-rounder Aqib Ilyas has been appointed as the team's captain. This news was revealed during the squad announcement, where it was also confirmed that former captain Zeeshan Maqsood will remain a part of the group.
This is not the first time Ilyas has taken on the role of captain for Oman. The 36-year-old previously led the team during their T20 World Cup debut in 2016, and also during the 2021 edition which they co-hosted with UAE. Commenting on his new role, Ilyas expressed his gratitude, stating that he is truly honored to be entrusted with the captaincy. He also acknowledged the huge responsibility that comes with the position and stated his aim to lead the team to many victories.
As the team gears up for the World Cup, they have been training relentlessly, with their recent participation in the ACC Premier Cup providing them with valuable preparation. With Ilyas at the helm, the team is determined to put up a strong performance in the upcoming tournament.
Apart from Ilyas and Maqsood, the squad also includes Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, and Shakeel Ahmad. The team has also named Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, and Jay Odedra as reserves.
With an experienced captain and a talented squad, Oman is ready to take on the challenge of the T20 World Cup and make their country proud. The fans are eagerly waiting to see their team in action and are hoping for a successful campaign.
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