Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- member squad for next month's Asia Cup, their first outing in the tournament, with experienced opener Jatinder Singh set to lead the side.

The group carries a mix of familiar names and new faces. Four cricketers - Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Islam, Faisal Shah and Nadeem Khan - are in line for international debuts, a sign of the selectors' willingness to gamble as the team prepares for the biggest stage they've ever played on.

Oman find themselves in Group A alongside Pakistan, India and hosts UAE, a daunting draw by any measure. But head coach Duleep Mendis is trying to strike a balance between excitement and realism.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for us. Playing India or Pakistan - that's what every cricketer dreams of,"...