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Quiet spin, loud impact: Oman’s Ahmed makes his mark

PALLEKELE, SRI LANKA: In a World Cup shaped by heavyweights and hard lessons, Oman found a quiet force of resistance in 38-year-old left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed.Though Duleep Mendis-coached team exited at the group...

Oman's Shakeel Ahmed (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ireland's Harry Tector during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo

Oman finish on a high with nine-wicket rout of Japan

Openers Aamir Kaleem (28 off 28) and Hammad Mirza (50 not out off 55) put on 55 for the first wicket.

Nepal beat Oman after both teams qualify for T20 World Cup

Nepal beat Oman after both teams qualify for T20 World Cup

Oman qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Oman celebrates after key wicket of Mohammed Waseem

Noman stars as Pakistan win first SA Test by 93 runs

Pakistan's Noman Ali (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Dewald Brevis during the fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 15, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Pakistan fancy chances as spinners run riot in South Africa Test

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel (R) plays a shot during the third day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. — AFP

India beat West Indies by seven wickets to sweep Test series 2-0

India beat West Indies by seven wickets to sweep Test series 2-0

Nadeem blitz seals thrilling 5-wicket win for Oman over UAE

Oman celebrates after key UAE wicket of Mohammed Waseem.

Healy century powers Australia to record chase against India

Healy century powers Australia to record chase against India

India close in on Test series sweep despite West Indies fightback

India close in on Test series sweep despite West Indies fightback

Oman begin ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with win over Qatar

Vinayak Shukla in action

Oman beat PNG in ICC men’s T20 WC qualifier

Oman head into the Super Six full of confidence and momentum — as they continue their pursuit of qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which would mark their fourth appearance and second in succession.

Jaiswal nears double ton as India dominate on Day 1

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 22 fours in his fifth 150-plus score in Tests.

South Africa’s De Klerk stuns India in thriller

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ILT20 Season 4: Andre Fletcher commands mega payday of $260,000

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Oman crush Samoa in T20 WC Qualifier opener

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