Overview

• Oman confirmed a 17‑member squad led by Jatinder Singh with Duleep Mendis as head coach, including four uncapped players Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan.
• Oman’s Group A fixtures are set: Pakistan on September 12 in Dubai, UAE on September 15 in Abu Dhabi, and India on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
• The ACC men’s T20 Asia Cup runs September 9–28 in the UAE with eight teams in two groups, with India facing Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai.
• A broadcaster’s India–Pakistan promo drew online backlash, but the fixture proceeds after the Indian government approved participation in multilateral events.
• Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf was filmed saying “Dono apne hai, Inshallah,” while Wasim Akram tipped India as favorites and Virender Sehwag backed Suryakumar Yadav’s side as part of 2026 T20 World Cup preparation.