Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:56:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197842/sports/cricket/mendis-shanaka-star-in-sri-lanka-consolation-t20i-win Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Khawaja Nafay during the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 13, 2026. (Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP) Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Khawaja Nafay during the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 13, 2026. (Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP) Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:20:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197779/sports/cricket/afghanistan-produce-thrilling-rearguard-to-save-bangladesh-test Sediqullah Atal's marathon century and some inspired lower-order resistance inspired Afghanistan to a dramatic draw. Sediqullah Atal's marathon century and some inspired lower-order resistance inspired Afghanistan to a dramatic draw. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:13:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197773/sports/cricket/hazlewood-takes-six-as-australia-beat-south-africa-in-first-test Australia's Josh Hazlewood (2nd R) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on day five of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP) Australia's Josh Hazlewood (2nd R) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on day five of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP) Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:45:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197528/sports/cricket/oman-make-strong-start-in-icc-cwc-league-2-against-canada Hassnain Wahab - Player of the Match Hassnain Wahab - Player of the Match Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:14:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197497/sports/cricket/australia-fight-back-after-sa-pace-onsluaght SA players SA players Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197496/sports/cricket/tanzid-islam-lead-bangladesh-to-317-8-in-afghanistan-test Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:38:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197154/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-to-win-asian-games-cricket-gold Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:49:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197116/sports/cricket/ealas-gold-dream-ends-as-india-set-up-pakistan-final Gold medallist Japan's Yuri Nakazato celebrates on the podium after winning the men's greco-roman 97kg with silver medallist India's Nitesh and bronze medallists Iran's Mehdi Balihamzehdeh and Mongolia's Gankhuyag Ganbaatar. — Reuters Gold medallist Japan's Yuri Nakazato celebrates on the podium after winning the men's greco-roman 97kg with silver medallist India's Nitesh and bronze medallists Iran's Mehdi Balihamzehdeh and Mongolia's Gankhuyag Ganbaatar. — Reuters Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197066/sports/cricket/shravan-powers-double-ton-as-oca-u19-red-post-record-total Shravan Kurup's innings included 20 fours and 11 sixes as OCA Red U19 cruised to a mammoth total of 511-5 in 50 overs. Shravan Kurup's innings included 20 fours and 11 sixes as OCA Red U19 cruised to a mammoth total of 511-5 in 50 overs. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:23:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196783/sports/cricket/kohli-says-2027-world-cup-will-be-his-last-for-india Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates after the match Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates after the match Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:42:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196756/sports/cricket/mendis-wellalage-shine-as-sri-lanka-level-england-series-in-thriller Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis celebrates reaching his century during the second ODI against England at Leeds. — Reuters Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis celebrates reaching his century during the second ODI against England at Leeds. — Reuters Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:48:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196710/sports/cricket/credit-oman-renews-basketball-partnership-for-fifth-year The memorandum of cooperation was signed by Eng Khalfan bin Saleh al Naabi, Chairman of the OBA, and Haitham bin Abdullah al Yaqoubi, General Manager of Insurance and Claims at Credit Oman. The memorandum of cooperation was signed by Eng Khalfan bin Saleh al Naabi, Chairman of the OBA, and Haitham bin Abdullah al Yaqoubi, General Manager of Insurance and Claims at Credit Oman. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:12:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196576/sports/cricket/omans-cricket-dream-takes-flight-to-asian-games An all-Omani squad departed for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games marking a landmark moment with their maiden participation at the continental showpiece An all-Omani squad departed for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games marking a landmark moment with their maiden participation at the continental showpiece Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:37:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196459/sports/cricket/yalla-shabab-giants-prevail-in-final-to-retain-oman-d50-title Champions Yalla Shabab Giants players celebrate with the trophy. Champions Yalla Shabab Giants players celebrate with the trophy. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:01:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196404/sports/cricket/abhishek-hits-record-t20-ton-as-india-sweep-series-3-0 Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:02:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196085/sports/cricket/uae-bulls-confirmed-as-abu-dhabi-t10-founding-franchise Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:01:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196077/sports/cricket/dp-world-ilt20-season-5-launched-in-dubai Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:25:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196069/sports/cricket/pakistan-cricket-at-a-new-low-after-england-humiliation Pakistan's Mohammad Ali looks dejected after taking the wicket of England's Joe Root after it is ruled out due to a no ball delivery Pakistan's Mohammad Ali looks dejected after taking the wicket of England's Joe Root after it is ruled out due to a no ball delivery Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:24:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196045/sports/cricket/omans-acc-premier-cup-campaign-ends-in-heavy-hong-kong-defeat Hong Kong batters Anshuman Rath and Zeeshan Ali against Oman on Saturday. Hong Kong batters Anshuman Rath and Zeeshan Ali against Oman on Saturday. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:57:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195994/sports/cricket/razaullah-heroics-deny-england-quickfire-win job job Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:51:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195943/sports/cricket/oman-to-face-hong-kong-for-third-place-after-big-nepal-defeat Oman’s Hassnain Shah celebrates taking a wicket against Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal on Thursday. Oman’s Hassnain Shah celebrates taking a wicket against Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal on Thursday. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:35:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195853/sports/cricket/oman-through-to-acc-premier-cup-semis-despite-49-run-loss-to-uae Oman edged past Qatar and Kuwait with a better net run rate. Oman edged past Qatar and Kuwait with a better net run rate. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:25:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195656/sports/cricket/tahir-ton-powers-kuwait-to-thrilling-win-over-oman Bilal Tahir celebrates his century against Oman. Bilal Tahir celebrates his century against Oman. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:22:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195610/sports/cricket/indias-mandhana-becomes-womens-crickets-leading-run-scorer Smriti Mandhana Smriti Mandhana Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195542/sports/cricket/india-to-host-inaugural-icc-womens-champions-trophy-2027 ICC Chairman Jay Shah ICC Chairman Jay Shah Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:33:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195475/sports/cricket/pakistan-selector-and-ex-captain-misbah-resigns-after-coach-sacked Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Dan Lawrence with teammates during the second Test at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 30. — Reuters Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Dan Lawrence with teammates during the second Test at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 30. — Reuters Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:11:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195344/sports/cricket/oman-start-strong-at-acc-premier-cup Shakeel Ahmad in action against Singapore on Sunday Shakeel Ahmad in action against Singapore on Sunday Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:14:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195278/sports/cricket/confident-oman-ready-for-50-over-acc-premier-cup-challenge-kulkarni Oman begin their Group B campaign against Singapore on August 30. Oman begin their Group B campaign against Singapore on August 30. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:49:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195201/sports/cricket/four-wicket-robinson-stars-as-pakistan-all-out-for-110-in-second-test England's Ollie Robinson celebrates with teammates after the LBW wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan. — Reuters England's Ollie Robinson celebrates with teammates after the LBW wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan. — Reuters Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:47:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195094/sports/cricket/oman-women-cricketers-gain-valuable-experience-in-china-t20i-event Oman women's T20 team. Oman women's T20 team. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195093/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-trail-india-by-238-runs-in-second-test Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha plays a shot as India's wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel gestures during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. — AFP Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha plays a shot as India's wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel gestures during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. — AFP Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:34:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194919/sports/cricket/starc-heroics-see-australia-thrash-bangladesh-in-second-test Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:57:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194775/sports/cricket/suthar-shines-as-india-crush-sri-lanka-in-600th-test India's Manav Suthar shows the ball after taking a six-wicket haul as he celebrates his team's win at the end of the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) India's Manav Suthar shows the ball after taking a six-wicket haul as he celebrates his team's win at the end of the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:24:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194707/sports/cricket/oman-women-eye-ranking-rise-at-belt-road-t20is The tournament runs from August 20 to 24, with Oman facing hosts China and higher-ranked Indonesia in a double round-robin format. The tournament runs from August 20 to 24, with Oman facing hosts China and higher-ranked Indonesia in a double round-robin format. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194702/sports/cricket/india-close-on-victory-in-first-test-against-sri-lanka India's Manav Suthar (R) delivers a ball as Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva looks on during the fourth day of the first Test in Galle. — AFP India's Manav Suthar (R) delivers a ball as Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva looks on during the fourth day of the first Test in Galle. — AFP Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:55:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194551/sports/cricket/brilliant-bangladesh-claim-first-test-win-in-australia Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:43:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194519/sports/cricket/padikkal-hits-unbeaten-century-for-india India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot. — AFP India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot. — AFP Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194353/sports/cricket/afghanistan-seal-2027-world-cup-berth-west-indies-to-go-through-qualifiers-again Afghan team Afghan team Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:24:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194309/sports/cricket/miller-allen-klaasen-and-stoinis-headline-ilt20-season-5-pre-auction-signings Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:20:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194262/sports/cricket/oman-to-compete-in-10-sports-at-asian-games The national cricket team The national cricket team Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:27:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194149/sports/cricket/oman-head-coach-kulkarni-eyes-checklist-series-against-goa-side Oman players during a match. Oman players during a match. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:08:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193820/sports/cricket/fleming-a-big-reason-for-roots-return-as-england-captain Joe Root Joe Root Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:23:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193702/sports/cricket/cricket-out-of-favour-india-batter-rahane-quits-cricket As stand-in captain for Virat Kohli, Rahane led India to a memorable 2-1 series victory in ‌Australia in 2020-21. As stand-in captain for Virat Kohli, Rahane led India to a memorable 2-1 series victory in ‌Australia in 2020-21. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:16:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193535/sports/cricket/how-cricket-could-become-the-olympics-gateway-to-india Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:44:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193564/sports/cricket/masood-leads-pakistan-to-199-3-against-west-indies Shan Masood of Pakistan during the 2nd day of 1st Test match between West Indies and Pakistan. — AFP Shan Masood of Pakistan during the 2nd day of 1st Test match between West Indies and Pakistan. — AFP Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:58:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193391/sports/cricket/indias-sooryavanshi-draws-confidence-from-maiden-fifty India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates 50 runs during the first match. — AFP India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates 50 runs during the first match. — AFP Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:09:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193024/sports/cricket/tributes-pour-in-for-cricket-great-sobers Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:14:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190996/sports/cricket/gower-warns-stokes-england-captaincy-in-severe-doubt-after-nightclub-incident England's Ben Stokes reacts during the first Test against New Zealand. — Reuters England's Ben Stokes reacts during the first Test against New Zealand. — Reuters Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:48:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190989/sports/cricket/bangladesh-thrash-australia-in-rain-hit-first-odi Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain watches the ball after playing a shot during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain watches the ball after playing a shot during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190908/sports/cricket/oman-finish-fourth-in-asian-games-qualifier Mohammed al Balushi during Malaysia match. Mohammed al Balushi during Malaysia match. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:05:20 +0400