Tale of Oman’s journey towards hosting the T20 World Cup 2021 and their efforts to produce world-class facilities for the event
By K.R. Nayar Oman will not only be hosting the T20 World Cup this October but will also be participating in it. This honour is the reward for the country's devotion to the game over the years. They've followed the path created by the late Kanak Khimji, a passionate lover of the game and the founding chairman of Oman cricket. They are now getting ready to create the best facilities and deliver a world-class event. Oman Cricket Academy ground For years, Oman was just another country in the Gulf that played cricket at the international level. Very soon it will also be known as a nation that has hosted an ICC T20 World Cup. Efforts have commenced at a brisk pace to ensure that all facilities are in place before the start of the World Cup in October. Kanak Khimji, Founding chairman of Oman Cricket Speaking to krbuzz.blogspot.com Madhu Jesrani, General Secretary of Oman cricket said: “It was a dream and beyond our dream to host a World Cup. We ar...