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Population: 3, 204, 897 (2007 estimate)
Population Aged 0-15: 42.6%
National Coach : Mazhar Saleem Khan
National Captain:
Women's Captain:
Cricket Clubs: 45
Grounds: 5
Turf Wickets: 0
Playing Season: August to April

ACC Member since 2000
ACC Development Officer: Roger Binny

Joint winners of the 2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup

Recent Achievements:

2006 Sixth place in ACC Trophy
2006 Winners of ACC U-15 Challenge Cup
2007 Joint winners of ACC Twenty20 Cup
2007 Runners-up ICC World Cricket League Division 2
2008 Runners-up ACC U-17 Challenge Cup
 
Personnel qualified from ACC Courses:
Coaches: Level I - 16; Level II - 5
Umpires: Level I - 46; Level II - 1
Curators: Module I - 3; Module II - 2; Module III - 2

Oman came from seemingly nowhere to finish second in the 2004 ACC Trophy and clinch a place in the aborted 2006 Asia Cup as well as the ICC Trophy of 2005. They have been perilously inconsistent ever since but got their act together to great effect in the 2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup where they contested, and jointly won, an epic final with Afghanistan. Even better though was their performance in ICC World Cricket League Divison 2 a month later where they topped the table after the group stage, against some tough opposition. That booked Oman a place in the 2009 ICC Trophy where they have every chance of qualifying for the World Cup of 2011.

Their rise has been based on having a team packed with all-rounders along with superb team spirit. They have a habit of winning close matches which says much for their competitive instincts. Oman have all the ingredients for success, including a vigorous national association. They have taken steps to introduce artificial turf wickets which simulate grass to better prepare for international competition.

Gaurav Honavar: Batsman of the tournament, ACC U-17 Challenge Cup 2008 Oman, Joint Winners of the ACC Twenty20 Cup 2007 The ACC Chief Executive presents the 2006 ACC U-15 Challenge Cup to Oman’s captain Luvieen Alva
     
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Ruwi, Postal Code 112
Sultanate of Oman
Phone : + 968 24 787085
Fax : + 968 24 787086
Email : omancric@omantel.net.om
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