Oman's captain, Aqib Ilyas, remains steadfast in his approach as his team gears up to face Australia in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados. Bolstered by their performance in the opening match against Namibia, Ilyas emphasises the importance of not succumbing to intimidation by the renowned names in the Australian squad.
In a pre-match press conference, Ilyas stressed that Oman should treat the encounter with Australia like any other game, without allowing themselves to be overawed by their opponents. Despite Australia's recent successes across different formats, including their victories in the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup, Ilyas maintains that Oman can compete with them.
In conclusion, Ilyas expresses his team's respect for Australia but emphasises the importance of staying grounded and focused. He believes that Oman has the potential to compete with the best and hopes to make a mark in the T20 World Cup with a strong performance against Australia.