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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 all set for T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier

A warm-up game between UAE and PNG.

Three new grounds to boost cricket

OCA ground

Oman gear up for T20 WC qualifier with big hopes

The tournament at the (OCA) ground in Al Amerat from October 8-17 will bring together nine top Associate nations from Asia and the EAP region.

England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets at Women's WC

England left-arm tweaker Linsey Smith struck in each of her first three overs.

Jurel, Jadeja tons put India in firm command

Jurel, Jadeja tons put India in firm command

Siraj takes four as India dominate West Indies in first Test

India's Mohammed Siraj gestures during a practice session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 1, 2025, on the eve of their first cricket test match against West Indies. (Photo by R.Satish BABU / AFP)

Australia ease to six-wicket win in first New Zealand T20

Australia's Mitchell Marsh plays a shot as New Zealand's wicketkeeper Tim Seifert watches during the first Twenty20 cricket match between New Zealand and Australia at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. — AFP

India crush Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup opener

India crush Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup opener

India beat Pakistan for ninth Asia Cup crown

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (2R) playfully pretends to hold up the trophy as his team celebrates their victory at the end of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 28, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, but didn't collect the trophy

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Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

India's Suryakumar Yadav in action. — Reuters

Pakistan set up final with India in Asia Cup

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 25, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot

India's Abhishek Sharma in action. — Reuters

Pakistan stay alive in Asia Cup with win over Lanka

Pakistan's Haris Rauf (C) bowls during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP

Oman Cricket extends global brand partnership

Oman Cricket (OC) has announced the extension of its partnership with Skechers.
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