Goa Cricket Association President Mahesh Dessai has outlined a bold and transparent roadmap to elevate Goan cricket with renewed professionalism, improved infrastructure, and a strong focus on youth and women’s development.
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Goa Pushes Major Overhaul in Women’s Cricket, Eyes New Stadium in Three Years
The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has announced a sweeping reboot of women’s cricket in the state, introducing exclusive girls’ training centres and renewing its commitment to begin work on Goa’s long-awaited cricket stadium within the next three years.
Goa Clinches Dominant Ranji Trophy Victory Over Chandigarh by an Innings and 75 Runs
Goa’s Ranji Trophy team secured a resounding outright win against Chandigarh, sealing the match by an innings and 75 runs. Lalit Yadav shone as Player of the Match, while Darshan Misal delivered a standout bowling performance with eight wickets. GCA officials and coaching staff joined the team in celebrating this proud cricketing milestone.
Aryan Narvekar to Lead Goa U-23 Men’s Team for Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2025–26
The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has announced the Goa U-23 Men’s Team for the upcoming Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2025–26, to be held in Jharkhand from October 16 to 19, 2025. Young talent Aryan Narvekar will captain the side, with a promising squad comprising emerging cricketers like Lakmesh Pawne, Shivendra Bhujbal, Ayush Verlekar, and Rudresh Sharma. The team was felicitated in the presence of GCA President Shri Mahesh Dessai, Secretary Shri Tulshidas Shetye, Director of Coaching and Cricket Operations Prakash Mayenkar, Head Coach Jai Prakash Yadav, and Assistant Coach Avadoot Amonkar.
Goa Senior Women’s Cricket Team Clinch Victory Over Uttarakhand in T20 Trophy Opener
The Goa Senior Women’s Cricket Team opened their Senior Women’s T20 Trophy (Elite Group) campaign with a thrilling 13-run win against Uttarakhand. Powered by standout performances from Tanaya Naik and Purvaja Verlekar, Goa defended 121 successfully, bowling out the opposition in 20 overs.
