Yet, once a nonentity in world cricket, Oman, under the stewardship of former Sri Lanka Captain Duleep Mendis, is now eying a major breakthrough in the same competition, the 2021 T20 World Cup qualifier, coming up in October. Ready to co host the World CupIn addition to their quick rise in the playfield, Oman this week expressed their willingness to co hosts the World Cup this year. That is if the T20 World Cup this time is to be moved from its original hosting country India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Oman Cricket, however, is reportedly keeping itself ready to host matches of the mega event at its newly refurbished Oman Cricket Academy Grounds. “During the time I joined as Oman Head Coach, this ground (Oman Cricket Academy Ground) was without a blade of grass.

Source: The Nation June 05, 2021 20:03 UTC