Thu, 21 May 2026 10:52:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189988/sports/cricket/all-omani-squad-will-rise-to-challenge-at-asian-games-qualifier-says-sufyan Oman captain Sufyan Mehmood hopes his young side will make the mark at the Asian Games Qualifier. Oman captain Sufyan Mehmood hopes his young side will make the mark at the Asian Games Qualifier. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:24:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189987/sports/cricket/taijul-takes-six-to-lead-bangladesh-to-pakistan-test-series-sweep Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Salman Agha during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Salman Agha during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Wed, 20 May 2026 17:22:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189986/sports/cricket/teen-wonder-sooryavanshis-slams-93-to-edge-rajasthan-closer-to-ipl-play-offs Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. — Reuters Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. — Reuters Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189917/sports/cricket/hyderabad-qualify-for-ipl-play-offs-along-with-gujarat Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - May 18, 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan in action REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - May 18, 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan in action REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas Tue, 19 May 2026 17:28:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189916/sports/cricket/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan Tue, 19 May 2026 17:27:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189690/sports/cricket/fifth-straight-ipl-loss-for-punjab-as-varma-slams-75-for-mumbai Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma plays a shot against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. — Reuters Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma plays a shot against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. — Reuters Fri, 15 May 2026 17:02:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189597/sports/cricket/rabada-skittles-hyderabad-to-blast-gujarat-to-top-of-ipl Gujarat Titans' Kagiso Rabada celebrates with teammates taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Smaran Ravichandran. — Reuters Gujarat Titans' Kagiso Rabada celebrates with teammates taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Smaran Ravichandran. — Reuters Wed, 13 May 2026 16:36:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189536/sports/cricket/rana-stars-as-bangladesh-down-pakistan-in-first-test-thriller Bangladesh's Nahid Rana acknowledges the crowd after taking a five-wicket haul after his team's win at the end of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Bangladesh's Nahid Rana acknowledges the crowd after taking a five-wicket haul after his team's win at the end of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189331/sports/cricket/allen-ton-flattens-delhi-boosts-kolkatas-playoff-chance Kolkata Knight Riders' Finn Allen plays a shot against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. — Reuters Kolkata Knight Riders' Finn Allen plays a shot against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. — Reuters Sat, 09 May 2026 16:37:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189294/sports/cricket/shanto-century-puts-bangladesh-on-top-in-pakistan-test Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 8, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 8, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Fri, 08 May 2026 18:12:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189245/sports/cricket/punjab-slip-from-top-spot-after-loss-to-hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan with Heinrich Klaasen. — Reuters Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan with Heinrich Klaasen. — Reuters Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189155/sports/cricket/ahmedabad-to-host-ipl-final-after-bengaluru-switch Wed, 06 May 2026 08:41:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189116/sports/cricket/nepal-cruise-to-emphatic-win-over-oman Oman have 31 points from 28 matches, while the USA top the table with 36 from 24 games. Oman have 31 points from 28 matches, while the USA top the table with 36 from 24 games. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:26:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189119/sports/cricket/rohit-returns-in-style-rickelton-shines-as-mumbai-beat-lucknow Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot against Lucknow Super Giants. — Reuters Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot against Lucknow Super Giants. — Reuters Tue, 05 May 2026 17:24:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188930/sports/cricket/oman-cricket-celebrates-cricket4her-indoor-outdoor-cup-2025 AGNI - Cricket4Her Outdoor Champions 2025. AGNI - Cricket4Her Outdoor Champions 2025. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:41:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188870/sports/cricket/gill-buttler-guide-gujarat-to-comfortable-win-over-bengaluru Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill in action against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ahmedabad. — Reuters Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill in action against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ahmedabad. — Reuters Fri, 01 May 2026 16:48:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188845/sports/cricket/rickelton-ton-in-vain-as-hyderabad-chase-down-244-to-beat-mumbai Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton in action at the Wankhede Stadium. — Reuters Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton in action at the Wankhede Stadium. — Reuters Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:54:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188796/sports/cricket/jatinders-130-sets-up-omans-102-run-win-over-nepal Oman celebrating the wicket of Rohit Paudel Oman celebrating the wicket of Rohit Paudel Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:08:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188733/sports/cricket/hazlewood-kumar-spark-delhi-collapse-as-bengaluru-win Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood in action against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. — Reuters Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood in action against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. — Reuters Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:53:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188551/sports/cricket/fas-womens-premier-league-concludes-with-joint-winners Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:23:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188539/sports/cricket/mammoth-rahul-knock-to-no-avail-as-punjab-beat-delhi-in-ipl Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh celebrates with Priyansh Arya after reaching his half century in New Delhi. — Reuters Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh celebrates with Priyansh Arya after reaching his half century in New Delhi. — Reuters Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:13:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188475/sports/cricket/shanto-rahman-fire-as-bangladesh-seal-odi-series-win-over-nz Bangladesh's players pose with the trophy for a group photo after winning the series at the end of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Bangladesh's players pose with the trophy for a group photo after winning the series at the end of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 23, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:48:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188445/sports/cricket/rajasthans-jadeja-pleased-with-middle-orders-response-under-pressure Rajasthan Royals' Shimron Hetmyer (R) and Ravindra Jadeja run between the wickets. — Reuters Rajasthan Royals' Shimron Hetmyer (R) and Ravindra Jadeja run between the wickets. — Reuters Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188399/sports/cricket/abhisheks-135-powers-hyderabad-to-third-straight-ipl-win Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot against Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad. — Reuters Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot against Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad. — Reuters Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:23:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188328/sports/cricket/tilak-varmas-hundred-injects-fresh-life-into-mumbai Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma and Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya react during the match. — Reuters Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma and Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya react during the match. — Reuters Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188327/sports/cricket/rana-stars-as-bangladesh-down-new-zealand-to-level-odi-series Bangladesh's Nahid Rana (C) celebrates a five-wicket haul with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Jayden Lennox at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. — AFP Bangladesh's Nahid Rana (C) celebrates a five-wicket haul with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Jayden Lennox at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. — AFP Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:02:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188120/sports/cricket/kulkarnis-early-imprint-lifts-oman-after-windhoek-success Sulakshan Kulkarni is seen with his team in Windhoek. Sulakshan Kulkarni is seen with his team in Windhoek. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:23:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188017/sports/cricket/kohli-dar-shine-as-bengaluru-ease-past-lucknow-in-ipl Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rasikh Salam celebrates taking the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Mukul Choudhary. — Reuters Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rasikh Salam celebrates taking the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Mukul Choudhary. — Reuters Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:23:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187978/sports/cricket/noor-stars-as-chennai-keep-kolkata-winless-in-ipl Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh with Ruturaj Gaikwad. — Reuters Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh with Ruturaj Gaikwad. — Reuters Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187901/sports/cricket/hinge-swings-door-open-for-sunrisers-against-rajasthan Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Lhuan-dre Pretorius with teammates. — Reuters Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Lhuan-dre Pretorius with teammates. — Reuters Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187900/sports/cricket/indian-cricketers-dominate-wisden-honours Wisden awards Wisden awards Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187700/sports/cricket/namibia-edge-oman-in-last-over-thriller Oman's Hammad Mirza in action during his knock of 81 against Namibia in Windhoek on Friday. Oman's Hammad Mirza in action during his knock of 81 against Namibia in Windhoek on Friday. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:45:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187651/sports/cricket/choudhary-smashes-lucknow-to-dramatic-ipl-win-over-kolkata Lucknow Super Giants' Mukul Choudhary celebrates after winning the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. — Reuters Lucknow Super Giants' Mukul Choudhary celebrates after winning the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. — Reuters Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:19:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187598/sports/cricket/jatinder-shah-power-oman-to-12-run-victory-over-scotland Oman skipper Jatinder Singh and Ashish Odedara during their 100-run opening wicket partnership against Scotland. Oman skipper Jatinder Singh and Ashish Odedara during their 100-run opening wicket partnership against Scotland. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:13:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187557/sports/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hailed-as-amazing-fearless-after-acing-bumrah-test Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bats against Mumbai Indians during the IPL match at Guwahati, India. — Reuters Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bats against Mumbai Indians during the IPL match at Guwahati, India. — Reuters Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:21:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187325/sports/cricket/mirzas-maiden-odi-ton-powers-oman-to-thrilling-victory-over-hosts-namibia Wasim Ali Wasim Ali Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:26:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187204/sports/cricket/head-abhishek-help-hyderabad-thump-kolkata-in-ipl Sunrisers Hyderabad' Travis Head bumps fists with Abhishek Sharma in Kolkata. — Reuters Sunrisers Hyderabad' Travis Head bumps fists with Abhishek Sharma in Kolkata. — Reuters Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:12:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187166/sports/cricket/delhi-make-winning-start-to-ipl-as-rizvi-downs-lsg Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi in action against Lucknow Super Giants. — Reuters Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi in action against Lucknow Super Giants. — Reuters Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:56:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187123/sports/cricket/debutant-connolly-guides-punjab-to-narrow-ipl-win-over-gujarat Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill, caught out by Cooper Connolly. — Reuters Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill, caught out by Cooper Connolly. — Reuters Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:34:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187121/sports/cricket/oman-cricket-inducts-three-new-board-members-amid-strong-growth-phase The Oman Cricket board members after the AGM at the Oman Cricket headquarters in Al Amerat on Tuesday. The Oman Cricket board members after the AGM at the Oman Cricket headquarters in Al Amerat on Tuesday. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:32:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187054/sports/cricket/teen-suryavanshi-shines-as-rr-hammer-chennai Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, India. — Reuters Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, India. — Reuters Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186995/sports/cricket/rohit-rickelton-power-mumbai-to-ipl-win-over-kolkata Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. — Reuters Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. — Reuters Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:52:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186753/sports/cricket/india-to-end-home-season-with-five-australia-tests Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:04:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186752/sports/cricket/vintage-kohli-teenager-sooryavanshi-headline-new-ipl-season Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:01:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186705/sports/cricket/esterhuizen-steers-south-africa-to-t20-series-win-over-new-zealand South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen plays a shot during the fifth Twenty20 international match between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday. — AFP South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen plays a shot during the fifth Twenty20 international match between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday. — AFP Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:44:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186455/sports/cricket/new-zealand-dominate-south-africa-for-2-1-t20-series-lead New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson (C) celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Nqobani Mokoena (L) during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Michael Bradley / AFP) New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson (C) celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Nqobani Mokoena (L) during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Michael Bradley / AFP) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:36:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186022/sports/cricket/ipl-linked-sunrisers-sign-pakistans-abrar-for-hundred Sunrisers Leeds bought 27-year-old Abrar Ahmed for £190,000. — Reuters Sunrisers Leeds bought 27-year-old Abrar Ahmed for £190,000. — Reuters Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185968/sports/cricket/oct-al-mabela-braveheart-xi-claim-t20-titles Braveheart XI Champions Braveheart XI Champions Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:21:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185887/sports/cricket/india-team-to-pocket-14-million-for-t20-world-cup-triumph India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:17:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185860/sports/cricket/indian-team-receive-142-million-bonus-for-historic-t20-world-cup-win Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:03:18 +0400