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ICC chief Jay Shah backs Oman Cricket’s infrastructure growth

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised Oman Cricket’s development and said the country could host more international matches.
  • Shah called for stronger permanent facilities, including spectator stands, and said the ICC could explore ways to support Oman’s infrastructure plans.
  • He also highlighted Oman’s debt-free finances, women’s cricket progress and potential to host Gulf training camps and bilateral fixtures.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah has backed Oman’s ambition to stage more international cricket, but said the country now needs stronger permanent infrastructure to take the next step.

Oman did a fantastic job

· Jay ShahHe praised Oman and the United Arab Emirates for hosting matches during the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup disruption.

During a private visit to Oman, Shah toured the Oman Cricket headquarters and met the national squad preparing for the Asian Games, along with the men’s and women’s under-19 teams. Oman Cricket officials briefed him on their development plans before he held discussions with the board about hosting international and regional matches.

“ OMAN did a fantastic job,” Shah said, recalling how Oman and the United Arab Emirates hosted matches in 2021 after the Men’s T20 World Cup moved from India because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He praised Oman’s existing facilities and its ability to stage international cricket at short notice, while stressing that more permanent infrastructure would be needed for major fixtures.

Right now, the infrastructure is very good, but if you want to host international games, you need some permanent infrastructure also

· Jay ShahHe said Oman needs permanent facilities to host more major international matches.

“Right now, the infrastructure is very good, but if you want to host international games, you need some permanent infrastructure also,” he said. Shah indicated that the ICC could examine ways to support the plans and expressed confidence that facilities such as spectator stands would be developed.

For Oman today, funding is not a problem

· Jay ShahHe responded after Oman Cricket’s president told him the board was debt-free.

The visit also covered possible bilateral series and training camps for Gulf teams. Shah pointed to an upcoming Future Tours Programme workshop in Dubai, where member boards can discuss potential fixtures, and said the ICC could assist when needed. He was encouraged to learn from President Pankaj Khimji that Oman Cricket is debt-free. “For Oman today, funding is not a problem,” Shah said, while emphasizing the importance of commitment and hard work on the field. He also praised the progress of women’s cricket and reiterated his support for greater opportunities for women players.

Women’s cricket is very close to my heart

· Jay ShahHe highlighted the progress of women’s cricket in Oman and supported greater opportunities for women players.
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