Tag: Oman

MoS Muraleedharan to embark on two-day visit to Oman today

This will be his second visit to Oman and a part of the periodic exchange of high-level visits to reinforce the shared commitment to "ever-growing" relationship between both countries.

October 3, 2022

AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India to begin against Oman

India, who have been clubbed with Oman, UAE, and Kyrgyz Republic in Group E, begin their campaign against Oman on October 24.

October 20, 2021

Bangladesh can ill-afford another shocking defeat as they face Oman

Bangladesh was found wanting on several counts against Scotland, as their boundaries dried up and they chewed up dot balls both in the Powerplay and in the death overs. In fact, they were only 25/2 in the Powerplay, a phase that has shown to be crucial in recent matches in the region.

October 19, 2021

En route to title in Oman, Sharath Kamal wondered if he made mistake of his life

Sharath Kamal has decided to self-quarantine himself at home though the screening at the Chennai Airport showed his body temperature was normal.

March 16, 2020

ICC bans Oman player from all cricket for 7 years on match-fixing charges

According to an ICC statement, Al Balushi breached Article 2.1.1 of the Anti-Corruption Code -- being party to an agreement or effort to fix or contrive in any way the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of matches.

February 24, 2020

Government declares state mourning on Monday after Oman Sultan’s death

The ministry has also sent a communication to all states and Union Territories in this regard.

January 12, 2020

Sultan Qaboos of Oman passes away at 79

Oman has long been to the Middle East what neutral Switzerland is to global diplomacy, balancing ties between two vast neighbours locked in a regional struggle, Saudi Arabia to the west and Iran to the north.

January 11, 2020

Prince William’s royal visit to Kuwait and Oman

The prince completed several years of military service himself, before committing to working full-time as a royal.

December 4, 2019

Struggling India face Oman in do-or-die World Cup qualifying round away match

After three draws and a defeat, India are fourth in the Group E table with three points while Oman are second with nine points from four matches. Qatar are on top with 10 points from four matches.

November 18, 2019

World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces 26-member Indian squad for matches against Afghanistan, Oman

The Blue Tigers are slated to play against Afghanistan on November 14, before facing Oman in the latter's home ground on November 19.

November 6, 2019

IAF chief to visit Oman to witness Exercise Eastern Bridge 19

The IAF’S MiG-29 are participating with Hawks, F-16 and Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air Force (RAFO) of Oman.

October 23, 2019

Qatar are far ahead of other Asian teams: Igor Stimac

According to Stimac, India were more focused on their game against Oman which India had a realistic chance of getting at least a point from. However, that was not to be as the Blue Tigers crashed to a 2-1 defeat.

September 10, 2019

Qatar match will not be easy but great opportunity to learn from: Igor Stimac

The Croatian added that the Blue Tigers have "no reason to fear" ahead of the encounter.

September 8, 2019

We could have scored many goals in the first half and killed the game: Igor Stimac

Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri provided India the perfect start with a 24th-minute goal which gave India the lead. India not only took the lead but dominated possession in the first half of the competition.

September 6, 2019

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri strike to no avail as India lose to Oman

Despite, Igor Stimac’s team defeat in the match, India managed to put in a spirited show and would take plenty of positives from their match against Oman.

September 6, 2019

We have to play together as a team and without fear against Oman: Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

India will play their first match of the qualifying campaign of FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, AFC Asian Cup, China 2023 against Oman.

September 4, 2019

Indian team keen to excel under Igor Stimac

Notably, it was in the month of May that Stimac was appointed as the head coach of the Indian football team. A key feature of India’s play since then has been to keep the possession of the ball and building up from the back.

September 3, 2019