Written by Intern Queeny George M.H, Team Allycaral
The newly-elected Goa Cricket Association (GCA) managing committee, led by former Ranji Trophy cricketer Mahesh Dessai, received a strong assurance of support from Goa’s Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
In a courtesy meeting at his official residence on Monday, Sawant congratulated the new office bearers and said:
“As far as Goan cricket is concerned, I backed the committee earlier and will continue to support the new group.”
The elections saw a 6-0 clean sweep for the panel led by former presidents Chetan Dessai, Vinod Phadke, Vipul Phadke, and Suraj Lotlikar. Mahesh Dessai defeated rival candidate Mahesh Candolkar to take over as president.
Outgoing president Vipul Phadke highlighted the CM’s assurance, stating:
“The state government and all departments will support us.”
Chetan Dessai also added that the meeting with the CM reflected unity within the committee, with Sawant being “very supportive.”
Later in the day, Mahesh Dessai and his team formally assumed charge of GCA affairs at the association’s Porvorim headquarters.
The elections took place amid political and sporting dynamics, as the rival panel ‘Parivartan’, backed by BCCI joint secretary and BJP functionary Rohan Gauns Dessai, was defeated despite enjoying state government support previously.
With this new leadership in place and government backing reaffirmed, cricket in Goa looks set for a phase of renewed energy and growth.
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