India, Sept. 3 -- The men's Asia Cup 2025 is less than a week away, and the T20 tournament will provide a stage for Oman to rub shoulders with India and Pakistan. Chances are far and between for the associate nations when it comes to playing in the big leagues, and hence, the Jatinder Singh-led side would look to make the most of their opportunity. Playing for the first time in the tournament, Oman are placed alongside India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in Group A, with their campaign beginning on September 12 against Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan.

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