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Muscat Daily
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Oman Cricket celebrates Youth Talent at Junior 2nd Tournament Prize Distribution
Muscat – Oman Cricket proudly hosted the Junior 2nd Tournament – a series of tournaments hosted following an excellent rollout of the first edition, a vibrant celebration of emerging cricketing talent across the Sultanate. Spanning four competitive age categories — Under-11, Under-13, Under-16 (Schools & Academies) supported by Mazoon Dairy, and Under-19 supported by Majees Technical Services LLC — the tournament highlighted the growing strength of grassroots cricket in Oman. With exceptional performances and a strong show of exciting growing young talent, the tournament concluded with a formal prize distribution ceremony on Saturday to honour both team achievements and standout individual efforts. 'We are proud of the dedication and discipline shown by these young athletes. Tournaments like this are essential to building a strong future for Oman cricket,' said Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket who supported Chief Guest, H.E. Pankaj Khimji, Chairman – Oman Cricket and Guest of Honor, Ms. Nadia Hamzi, Marketing Director, Mazoon Dairy SAOG for the prize distribution. THE AWARDS Under-11 Champions: Indian School Muscat U11 A Best Batter: Ashbel Burboz – Indian School Wadi Kabir U11 Best Bowler: Aarav Keskar – Indian School Muscat U11 A Under-13 Champions: Indian School Muscat U13 A Best Batter: Swastik Kale – Indian School Muscat U13 A Best Bowler: Yohan Sriram – Indian School Muscat U13 A Consolation (Batting Performance): Aarav Saraiya – Indian School Wadi Kabir International U13 Under-16 – Schools Category Champions: Indian School Muscat U16 B Best Batter: Vihaan Chauhan – Indian School Muscat U16 B Best Bowler: Atharv Kalu – Indian School Al Seeb U16 Consolation (Batting Performance): Guransh Singh – Indian School Buraimi U16 Consolation (Bowling Performance): Ayush Shetty – Indian School Wadi Kabir U16 Under-16 – Academies Category Champions: BSC Braveheart U16 Best Batter: Vivaan Malhotra – BSC Braveheart U16 Best Bowler: Oomkar Murthy – BSC Braveheart U16 Consolation (Bowling Performance): Arsh Javed – BSC Braveheart U16 Under-19 – T20 League Champions: Oman Cricket Academy U19 Best Batter: Jeet Shah – Indian School Muscat U19 Best Bowler: Arshad Farshad – Oman Cricket Academy U19 Consolation (Batting Performance): Rishab Gupta – Indian School Wadi Kabir U19
Times of Oman
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
ISM-B U16 and OCA U16 claim titles
Oman Cricket concluded the U16 School & Academies League Season 2024-25, in which, ISM-B U16 (Indian School Muscat) claimed the title while ISWK U16 (Indian School Wadi Kabir) bagged Runners-Up position in the Schools league while OCA U16 (Oman Cricket Academy) claim the title and MCCC Yellow U13 (Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre) bagged the Runners-Up position in the Academies league. The tournament saw fierce competition among school and academy teams, all vying for the coveted title. Throughout the league, young cricketers showcased impressive skills, sportsmanship, and determination, reinforcing the growing standard of youth cricket in Oman. The growing interest and enthusiasm in the players and the participation turn out for the matches was impressive and promising to show signs of significant growth in youth cricket. The tournament witnessed 13 teams in the School league which were grouped in 2 groups, with the top 2 of each group playing Semi Finals, then Finals. While the academies witnessed participation from 7 teams in a round-robin format to adjudge the podium finishes. OCA U16 remained unbeaten throughout the Academies tournament to claim Champions winning 6 out of 6 games. In the prize distribution, Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, Mr. Kiran Asher, Board Member – Oman Cricket and Mr. Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer, Oman Cricket handed the accolades. For the Schools league, Devin Sethmina was adjudged Best Batter, Samrudh Shankar was adjudged Best Bowler and Aryan Joshi was adjudged Best All Rounder while for Academies league, Shravan Sharat Kurup was adjudged Best Batter, Vihaan Chauhan was adjudged Best Bowler and Ayush Shetty was adjudged Best All Rounder. Speaking on the successful tournament, Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, said ' Youth cricket is the foundation of our cricketing future in Oman. Their participation in structured leagues not only hones their skills but also instills discipline, teamwork, and a winning mindset for them to transition into representing Oman at U16 and U19 levels. Oman Cricket remains committed to providing these players with the best opportunities, ensuring they have the platform to excel and represent the nation at higher levels. The enthusiasm and growing participation in youth cricket reflect the bright future of the sport in Oman.' Oman Cricket extends its gratitude to all participating teams, coaches, parents, and supporters who contributed to the success of the league. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue providing platforms that nurture talent and inspire young players to excel in the sport.
Times of Oman
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
ISWK-I U13 and MCCC Yellow U13 emerge Champions.
Muscat: Oman Cricket recently concluded the U13 School & Academies League Season 2024-25, in which, ISWK-I U13 (Indian School Wadi Kabir – Cambridge) emerged Champions while ISM U13 (Indian School Muscat) bagged Runners-Up position in the Schools league while MCCC Yellow U13 (Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre) emerged Champions and OCA U13 (Oman Cricket Academy) bagged the Runners-Up position. The highly competitive and engaging tournament that highlighted the immense talent of young budding cricketers from various schools and academies served as an excellent platform for these aspiring players to showcase their abilities and deepen their passion for the sport. The tournament witnessed 8 teams in the School league which were grouped in 2 groups of 4, with the top 2 of each group playing Semi Finals, then Finals. While the academies witnessed participation from 7 teams in a round-robin format to adjudge the podium finishes. ISWK-I U13 remained unbeaten throughout the Schools tournament to claim Champions, mirrored by MCCC Yellow U13 being unbeaten in 6 out of 6 league matches to claim the championship. The growing interest and enthusiasm in the players and the participation turn out for the matches was impressive and promising to show signs of significant growth in youth cricket. In the prize distribution, Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, Mr. Kiran Asher, Board Member – Oman Cricket and Mr. Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer, Oman Cricket handed the accolades. For the Schools league, Shravan Sharat Kurup was adjudged Best Batter and Disha Pradeep was adjudged Best Bowler while for Academies league, Aarav Saraiya was adjudged Best Batter and Agastya Vaid was adjudged Best Bowler. Samrudh Shankar was adjudged Best All Rounder for both Schools and Academies League. Oman Cricket remains committed to fostering young talent through structured competitive tournaments providing the youth to experience cricket, ensuring a bright future for the game from its grassroots in the Sultanate. The success of this league reflects the significance of grassroot cricket and youth development programs and the unwavering passion for the sport among aspiring cricketers. Speaking on the successful tournament, Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, said 'This tournament was a testament to the growing cricketing culture among youth in Oman. The young players including young girls in almost every team showed remarkable interest, skills, dedication, and enthusiasm. It is inspiring to see the future of cricket thriving in the country, and we remain committed to nurturing this talent further. We urge all schools in the region to participate in the league encouraging the youth to take up the sport and contribute to the growth of Cricket in Oman as a sport.'
Muscat Daily
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
ISWK U11 and MCCC Yellow U11 win titles
Muscat, Oman – ISWK U11 emerged champions in the U11 Schools Oman Cricket Season. 2024-25. ISWK U11 won all six of their matches to emerge on top while ISM U11 A finished as runners-up, winning five matches. The league served as a platform for budding players to hone their skills for the first time in their early days of playing cricket and embrace the spirit of competitive cricket. In the Academies league, MCCC Yellow emerged champions after finishing unbeaten in four matches. BSC AEC won three matches and claimed the runners-up trophy. At the prize distribution ceremony, Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, Kiran Asher, Board Member – Oman Cricket and Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer, Oman Cricket handed the accolades. For the Schools league, Aayansh Mistry claimed the Best Batter and Best All Rounder award while Aarav Rahul bagged the Best Bowler. For Academies league, Ashbel Wilson Burboz claimed the Best Batter while Shubh Seth bagged the Best Bowler. Joshi said: 'Oman Cricket is delighted to witness the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by these young players along with exemplary encouragement shown by the Schools, Academies and the Parents. The U11 School & Academies OC Season 2024-25 has been a stepping-stone for future cricketing stars, and we look forward to more participation in such tournaments that shape the next generation of cricketers'.
Times of Oman
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
ISWK U11 and MCCC Yellow U11 claim Championship
Muscat – Oman Cricket proudly announces the successful completion of the U11 Schools and Academies OC Season 2024-25, an exciting tournament that showcased the remarkable talent and sportsmanship of young cricketers. The league served as a platform for budding players to hone their skills for the first time in their early days of playing cricket and embrace the spirit of competitive cricket. ISWK U11 emerged Champions winning 6 out of 6 league matches and ISM U11 A claimed Runners-Up winning 5 out of 6 of the Schools tournament played among 7 teams. In the Academies league, MCCC Yellow emerged Champions unbeaten in 4 matches while BSC AEC won 3 and claimed Runners-Up among 5 teams. The determination on the field, coupled with outstanding teamwork, set a high benchmark for the competition in the coming years. Oman Cricket remains committed to fostering young talent through structured competitive tournaments providing the youth to experience cricket, ensuring a bright future for the game from its grassroots in the Sultanate. The success of this league reflects the significance of grassroot cricket and youth development programs and the unwavering passion for the sport among aspiring cricketers. In the prize distribution, Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket, Mr. Kiran Asher, Board Member – Oman Cricket and Mr. Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer, Oman Cricket handed the accolades. For the Schools league, Aayansh Mistry claimed the Best Batter and Best All Rounder award while Aarav Rahul bagged the Best Bowler. For Academies league, Ashbel Wilson Burboz claimed the Best Batter while Shubh Seth bagged the Best Bowler. Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Treasurer – Oman Cricket said 'Oman Cricket is delighted to witness the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by these young players along with exemplary encouragement shown by the Schools, Academies and the Parents. The U11 School & Academies OC Season 2024-25 has been a stepping-stone for future cricketing stars, and we look forward to more participation in such tournaments that shape the next generation of cricketers'. Oman Cricket extends its gratitude to all participating teams, coaches, parents, and supporters who contributed to the success of the league. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue providing platforms that nurture talent and inspire young players to excel in the sport.
