Oman qualifies for 2027 World Cup Qualifier

Oman finished fourth in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 with 33 points and a net run rate of minus 0.224. The team secured qualification for the 2027 World Cup Qualifier despite losing their final match by 42 runs. USA, Scotland and the Netherlands also qualified directly for the Qualifier.

Namibia, Nepal, UAE and Canada will enter the Qualifier Play-off. England captain Harry Brook said his side aims to be among the fittest and strongest teams ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Mike Hussey will serve as T20 advisor for the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup, beginning with Australia's T20I series against England.

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team must carry belief from their 2025 ODI World Cup win into the 2027 Champions Trophy.