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Oman Cricket’s Secretary Madhu Jesrani has admitted that hosting the World T20 is beyond their dreams but insisted that the association will deliver the tournament safe and sound. Jesrani also gave an insight into the conditions, stating that it will be like sub-continent pitches, helping spinners.

The International Cricket Council has banned Oman player Yousuf Al Balushi for seven years after he accepted four charges for breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges relate to attempting to influence team members to engage in corruption during the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Ghulam Shabber says he would cooperate with the ICC officials if an anti-corruption investigation is probed, but denied it had anything to do with him leaving the UAE. The wicketkeeper left the country without providing any explanation earlier this week, in the middle of the T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Papua New Guinea are on the verge of qualifying for their first-ever T20 World Cup after an impressive win against Singapore, while Ireland keep their hopes of direct qualification alive with a win over Jersey. Elsewhere, Namibia cruise past Kenya while Oman pip Canada to gain top spot in Group B.

Oman made sure Hong Kong failed to win yet again as they go to the top of Group A with two wins from two games while Singapore continue their dream run by beating Bermuda to go joint top in Group B along with Netherlands. Papua New Guinea pipped Namibia to register in two wins from two games.