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New Delhi: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparations ahead of the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, set to begin on June 20 in Leeds. Speaking ahead of the intra-squad four-day practice match between India ‘A’ and the senior team, scheduled from June 13, Morkel highlighted the importance of consistency and team spirit as key elements in the team’s build-up. Reflecting on the training sessions so far, Morkel noted that the fast bowlers have enjoyed favorable conditions during the early days of the tour, which has helped boost their confidence. “The conditions have…

 Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has launched its much-anticipated monsoon campaign, #GlowOnArrival, positioning Goa as India’s ultimate feel-good monsoon destination. The campaign highlights the unique charm of Goa during the rainy season — where mist-laden hills, vibrant green landscapes, and the soothing rhythm of the rains create the perfect setting for rest, renewal, and reconnection. Goa Tourism is focusing on immersive experiences that align with the ethos of regenerative travel. These include serene forest walks, heritage treks, Ayurvedic therapies, yoga and wellness retreats, as well as homestays set amidst natural surroundings. Together, these offerings aim…

Doha: The Qatar Goan community celebrated a landmark sporting event as it hosted its first badminton tournament in two decades, drawing enthusiastic participation and vibrant community spirit. The one-day event saw around 65 players compete across three categories — Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles — in a celebration of sportsmanship, heritage, and camaraderie. India’s Olympian and Goan pride Tanisha Crasto officially inaugurated the tournament through a heartfelt video message. “It brings me immense joy to witness the Goan community in Qatar come together through sport,” said Tanisha, who represented India at the Paris Olympics and hails from Assolna…

New Delhi: India suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the European leg of the FIH Pro League on Thursday, going down 1-2 to Argentina in a tense, drama-filled encounter that saw a last-minute equalizer disallowed and a crucial retake missed. India took an early lead in the 4th minute through drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, who converted the team’s first penalty corner. However, Argentina hit back with Tomas Domene scoring twice — once in the 9th minute and again in the 49th — both goals coming off penalty corners to turn the game in their favour. With just two minutes remaining in…

New Delhi: The upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September with India as the official host, is now under a cloud of uncertainty due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. In light of the uncertainty, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is exploring alternative options and has begun discussions with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host a tri-nation series in August. A PCB official familiar with the matter revealed that talks are underway to organize a triangular T20 series in Dubai, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The series would replace Afghanistan’s scheduled tour to Pakistan…

Ahmedabad: Tragedy struck Ahmedabad on Thursday when an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College campus shortly after takeoff, killing at least seven people on the ground, including five MBBS students, a postgraduate doctor, and the wife of a senior medical professional. Over 60 medical students were reported injured in the incident, which has become one of India’s worst aviation disasters in recent memory. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI171 to London Gatwick, carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members. According to Air India, the passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a shocking turn of events, Sameer Babulal Shaikh, a young social worker from Sanvordem Goa, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ghaziabad, UP. His decomposed body was recovered from a rented room, where he had reportedly been staying with four acquaintances. Sameer had left for Delhi on May 30, 2025, but after losing contact with him, his worried family on 2 June 2025 filed a missing person complaint at Curchorem Police Station. Taking swift action, PSI Gautam Shettar and PC Abhinav Chohan of Goa Police were dispatched to Delhi to investigate. Based on the…