Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Rahul Dravid’s son, Anvay Dravid, has been named in the India U-19 B squad for the upcoming triangular series to be held in Bengaluru from November 17 to 30. The series will feature India U-19 A, India U-19 B, and Afghanistan U-19 teams, providing a crucial platform for emerging players.
Anvay, a top-order batter and wicketkeeper, has been making steady progress through India’s junior ranks. Earlier, he represented Team C in the BCCI’s Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy and impressed selectors with his composed batting and sharp glove work.
His selection marks another step in a promising young career that mirrors his father’s early cricketing journey.
With Rahul Dravid serving as a mentor to many of India’s brightest young stars, Anvay’s inclusion in the national youth setup adds an emotional and symbolic touch to India’s cricketing narrative, showcasing the continuity of passion, discipline, and dedication that defines the Dravid name.
Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Goa registered a commanding three-wicket win over Assam in the Men’s Under-23 State ‘A’ Trophy Elite One-Day Tournament, held at the Kotambi Stadium ‘B’ in Vadodara on Tuesday. With this victory, Goa strengthened their position in the Elite ‘B’ Group standings, collecting four points from two matches.
Winning the toss, Goa elected to bowl first and made full use of the conditions. Assam’s innings saw several starts but lacked a defining partnership. Roshan Topno top-scored with 53 runs, while Mayukh Hazarika (37), Sumit Kashyap (32), and Rohit Sen (31) offered useful contributions. Goa’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure, with Anuj Yadav producing a standout performance, taking four wickets for just 22 runs. He received excellent support from Kutbudin Jamadar, who claimed three wickets for 26 runs. Lakhmesh Pawne, Kaustubh Pingulkar, and Manish Kakode chipped in with one wicket each as Assam were bowled out for 215 in 42.4 overs.
Chasing 216, Goa’s innings got off to a steady start before a 102-run partnership between Sanath Nevagi and Chittem Jeevankumar changed the course of the match. Sanath continued his remarkable form, scoring a fluent 85 off 63 balls, laced with nine fours and five sixes. Having narrowly missed a century in the previous match, he once again fell short of the milestone but set up the chase perfectly. Jeevankumar played the anchor role initially before accelerating to 71 off 90 balls, striking six boundaries and two sixes.
Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Goa maintained composure. Shivendra Bhujbal (14 not out) and Anuj Yadav (2 not out) ensured no further setbacks, guiding Goa to 216 for 7 in 38.5 overs and sealing victory with 67 balls remaining.
With this win, Goa now have four points from two games and continue to look strong in the Elite ‘B’ Group. Their next fixture is against Gujarat at the Motibaug Ground in Vadodara on Thursday, November 13.
Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Goa took a decisive step toward victory in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. After establishing a vital 97-run first-innings lead, Goa’s bowlers, led by V. Koushik, maintained firm control over proceedings. Madhya Pradesh, resuming their innings at 181 for 7, could add only six more runs before being bowled out for 187 in reply to Goa’s 284. Koushik was the standout performer with a five-wicket haul for just 34 runs in 19 overs, including six maidens. Arjun Tendulkar and Lalit Yadav also made important contributions with two wickets each.
In their second innings, Goa batted confidently to post 230 runs in 65.4 overs, setting Madhya Pradesh a challenging target of 328. Abhinav Tejarana led the scoring with a composed 69, while Lalit Yadav made 42 and Rajshekhar Harikant added 40. Captain Snehal Kauthankar contributed a steady 23. The crucial 78-run partnership between Abhinav and Lalit for the fourth wicket provided the backbone of Goa’s innings. For Madhya Pradesh, Kumar Kartikeya bowled tirelessly, finishing with figures of 5 for 81, supported by Md Arshad Khan with three wickets and Saransh Jain with two.
At the close of the third day, Madhya Pradesh had reached 21 for 1 in 10 overs, still needing 307 runs for victory on the final day. Goa, with nine wickets to claim, are within touching distance of a memorable triumph.
In a notable first for the Goa team, Rajshekhar Harikant became the state’s first concussion substitute in Ranji Trophy history, replacing Samar Dubhashi, who was struck on the helmet by a delivery from Kuldeep Sen. The incident underscored the growing emphasis on player safety in domestic cricket and highlighted Goa’s adaptability in a competitive contest.
Goa’s balanced performance across departments has put them in pole position to seal a vital win and strengthen their standing in the Ranji Trophy Group B table.
Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Goa continued their impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Madhya Pradesh, tightening their grip on the game at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. After posting 284 in their first innings, Goa’s bowlers struck early and often to leave Madhya Pradesh in deep trouble at 181 for 7 at stumps on the second day.
Resuming from their overnight score of 256 for 8, Goa added valuable runs through Deeparaj Gaonkar, who converted his unbeaten 30 into a composed half-century, scoring 51 before being dismissed. His steady innings helped Goa push their total to 284 before being bowled out. For Madhya Pradesh, off-spinner Saransh Jain was the standout performer with figures of 4 for 78, while left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya supported with 3 for 88. Aryan Pandey, Kuldeep Sen, and captain Shubham Sharma chipped in with a wicket each.
Madhya Pradesh’s reply got off to a disastrous start as Goa’s pace attack, spearheaded by Arjun Tendulkar and Koushik, wreaked havoc. Arjun dismissed Yash Dubey and Himanshu Mantri early, while Koushik removed Harsh Gawali and Harpreet Bhatia in quick succession to leave MP reeling at 38 for 4. The situation worsened when captain Shubham Sharma fell for 16, again to Koushik, reducing the visitors to a precarious 56 for 5.
Rishabh Chouhan and Saransh Jain offered brief resistance with a 54-run stand for the sixth wicket, followed by a 43-run partnership between Jain and Aryan Pandey, which prevented complete collapse. However, Goa’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, with Koushik finishing as the standout performer, claiming 3 for 33. Arjun Tendulkar backed him effectively with 2 for 34, while Lalit Yadav contributed with 2 for 22.
At stumps on Day 2, Madhya Pradesh trailed Goa’s total by 103 runs with just three wickets in hand. The home side is now poised to claim a crucial first-innings lead as the match heads into the third day, continuing their impressive run in this Ranji Trophy season.
Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Panaji: Goa’s Under-23 men’s cricket team put up a valiant performance against Odisha in the Men’s State ‘A’ Trophy Elite One-Day Tournament, played at the GSFC Ground in Vadodara on Sunday. Despite an inspired innings from opener Sanath Nevagi, Goa lost the match by seven wickets.
After Odisha won the toss and chose to bowl, Goa faced early setbacks but found stability when Nevagi took control of the innings. The young opener played a fearless knock, smashing 91 runs off 78 balls, including eight boundaries and five sixes. His aggressive stroke play lifted Goa’s innings and gave the side much-needed momentum. Supporting contributions came from Aman Dhooper, who added 26 runs, and Shivendra Bhujbal with 19, while Anuj Yadav remained unbeaten on 15. Goa’s innings concluded at 166 in 36.4 overs.
For Odisha, Syed Tufail Ahmed was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for just 9 runs in a remarkable spell. Chasing a target of 167, Odisha’s openers Sasanka (56) and captain Om Munde (53) stitched together a 101-run partnership that set the tone for an easy chase. The team reached the target in 28.5 overs, losing only three wickets.
Goa’s bowlers, particularly leg-spinner Manish Kakode who picked up two wickets and Aman Dhooper who took one, showed spirit and control despite defending a modest total.
While the result did not go Goa’s way, the match highlighted the talent and resilience of the young side. Nevagi’s commanding performance and the bowlers’ determination were major positives as Goa look to regroup and come back stronger in their next fixture against Assam on November 11 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
