Captain of Oman, Jatinder Singh, expressed his thanks after India’s star batter, Suryakumar Yadav, connected with the Oman team to provide encouragement and insight. Describing the interaction, Jatinder stated how much it meant to the players, who admired what Suryakumar has achieved but also valued the practical knowledge he could provide about modern T20 cricket. According to him, Suryakumar emphasized not just the technical aspects but also the mindset required to be successful in the shortest format of the game. The young Omani cricketers were engaged and asked questions. They left the interaction with a much clearer understanding of how professionals benefit from facing challenges and learning from them at the international cricket level.

Jatinder noted Suryakumar made it easygoing, but there were lots of good ideas in the conversation. He spoke about reading the game, reading the situation, and maintaining calm under pressure. He also reminded the players that T20 cricket encourages players to use their creative thinking and is not just about taking your power-hitting to the extreme. The Omani squad, made up of both fledgling and seasoned cricketers, found the viewpoint refreshing and encouraging. For a developing cricket country like Oman, this exposure to a global star is inspirational as well as very practical. Jatinder mentioned that many players took to the same message and felt much more confident walking away, with excitement to try and put it into practice in the next matches.

The meeting also highlighted Suryakumar Yadav's humbleness and inclination to share experience beyond his national team. He is said to have commended Oman’s fighting spirit, as well as their recent efforts on the international stage. According to Jatinder, the gestures of encouragement lifted his team’s spirits by reinforcing that their hard work was recognized by world-class cricketers, adding that it was a unique opportunity to learn that could have a lasting influence on Oman’s cricketing society. For the captain, it was infinitely more than a question-and-answer session but rather a reminder of the global brotherhood in cricket to help emerging teams strive to rise to new heights.

Oman Captain Jatinder Singh said - "I am so thankful that Suryakumar Yadav came and had a chat with the boys. He was just talking about the game, the faces, and how you have to play the T20s. Thd boys were just asking questions, having their Q & A with him, so that they have… pic.twitter.com/58B7K9Zl84

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) September 20, 2025

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Inspiration Beyond the Game

Apart from the aesthetic tips, Suryakumar’s positive energy and genuine demeanor also left a lasting impact. The players admired not only his batting performance but also the discipline, fitness, and mental discipline that are required to stay as consistent as possible at the highest level. Jatinder mentions several budding players in the team, saying they felt compelled to work harder in preparation to improve, both on and off the field. They were invigorated by hearing Suryakumar’s journey of overcoming challenges prior to becoming one of India’s most patriotic T20 cricket performers.

Jatinder Singh determined that such experiences foster confidence for the future and inspire Oman’s cricketers to dare to dream bigger and want to achieve bigger on the world stage. Furthermore, he added that engaging with international stars provides a sense of belonging, which makes Oman feel part of the greater cricketing family. The captain hopes with bolstered belief and guidance, his team can keep developing and eventually leave a stronger mark on the world stage of cricket.