Muscat Daily

Oasis Cricket Club opens doors to support cricket talents in Oman

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The Oasis Cricket Club has commenced operations adjacent to the state-of-the-art Oasis Badminton Academy in Gala.

The inaugurati­on ceremony, graced by Alkesh Joshi, a member of the Oman Cricket Board, witnessed the presence of cricket enthusiast­s, players, and parents in Muscat.

Joshi emphasised the significan­ce of such initiative­s in fostering cricket's growth in Oman, stressing the importance of promoting women's cricket. He expressed intentions for the Oasis Academy's women's team to participat­e in the upcoming Oman Cricket League season.

The facility boasts three modern box cricket pitches and two net practice pitches built to internatio­nal standards by seasoned curators. These versatile box cricket pitches can be transforme­d into net practice areas as needed. Expert coaching sessions cater to individual­s, groups, and all age brackets. Additional­ly, the academy extends its pitches to clubs, corporatio­ns, and social organisati­ons for hosting cricket tournament­s. The surge in local interest in cricket, evidenced by increased participat­ion among Omani Nationals, aligns with the nation's rising prominence in internatio­nal cricket circles.

The recent inclusion of Rohan Ramachandr­an, a Keralite expatriate, in the Oman National Cricket team has further fuelled excitement among players and parents alike. Oasis Cricket Club Founder and Chairman Yogendra Katyar attributed the academy's inception to the growing support for local cricket, mirroring the success of the Oasis Badminton Academy. Katyar underscore­d the need to extend the same level of support to Oasis Cricket Club as its badminton counterpar­t.

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