India's Captain Suryakumar Yadav once again showcased his significant diplomacy after a victory over Oman on Friday, noticeably ignoring Pakistan during the post-match presentation. India, having defeated UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A, secured the top spot with an entry into the Super-4 stage following a 21-run win. The team is set to meet their arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Before the forthcoming clash, Suryakumar was queried about the team's readiness for the high-stakes encounter. In response, India's captain refrained from mentioning Pakistan, instead affirming their preparedness for any Super-4 adversaries, stating, 'We are fully ready for the Super Four.'
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Friendly exchanges and laughter shared with Omani players
While the previous game against Pakistan stirred a handshake ruckus, with Indian players refraining from shaking hands, the post-match scenario against Oman painted a different picture. Suryakumar praised the Omani batsmen and exchanged warm embraces with them.
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Indian cricketers were seen offering cricketing tips to their Omani counterparts, a gesture well-received on social media with users highlighting India’s distinct sportsmanship with Oman as opposed to Pakistan.
In the match specifics, India set a daunting 189-run target for Oman. Though Captain Suryakumar did not bat, Omani batsmen presented a formidable challenge, pushing the game to the brink of the 20th over. Ultimately, Oman fell short by 21 runs but demonstrated commendable spirit. India's next contest is scheduled against Pakistan on September 21.
