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MUMBAI: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off last month and has served up some excellent cricket. The tournament has added significance this season thanks to the T20 World Cup immediately following it afterwards. One of India’s most pertinent selection questions is the composition of the batting order, including deciding who should keep wickets for the Men in Blue. The likes of Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson are all in the race for a spot on the plane to the USA and West Indies this June. Who will be India’s wicket-keeper at 2024 T20…

MUMBAI: Former Indian pacer, Venkatesh Prasad believes that India’s batting order for the upcoming T20 World Cup could be an exceptional one if they can accommodate the trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh as the Men in Blue look to reclaim the title which they last won in 2007, thus ending the ICC trophy drought. In a post on his official handle on X, Prasad wrote,” Shivam Dube for his striking ability against spinners, Surya for being the best T20 international batter and Rinku Singh for his exceptional finishing ability. It will be great if India finds…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: FC Goa left it late to secure a 3-2 away win in the Indian Super League over Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Tuesday. Borja Herrera’s injury-time strike earned three points for the Gaurs who keep their hopes of a direct semi-final place in the playoffs alive. Manolo Marquez spoke after the match during the post-match press conference. He termed the game against the Men of Steel “crazy” and is focused on winning the last game of the league stage, which is what his team can control at the moment. Here are…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) 2024, South Asia’s largest interdisciplinary cultural event, unveiled its curatorial team for the ninth edition, set to take place in Panaji from December 15 to December 22. The festival’s latest edition will also introduce an AI Lab, serving as an incubation hub for artists exploring technology and regenerative art to shape a novel artistic expression. The team of curators is tasked with investigating the possibilities of marrying varied art forms together, pushing their creative boundaries and bringing inclusivity and diversity to the heart of their curatorial ideation. In addition to this, SAF plans…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Goa Badminton Association (GBA) is set to conduct its upcoming elections in strict accordance with the provisions outlined in the Sports Code. Scheduled for April 21, 2024 at 11 AM, the elections will take place at Hotel Manoshanti, Panaji. Comprising 27 affiliated members, including two District Associations and 25 clubs, the GBA aims to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week, members unanimously approved to hold the upcoming elections as per the Sports code and endorsed the adoption of the ‘Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance’ as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Panjim Badminton Club in collaboration with Goa Badminton Association will conduct a Summer Badminton coaching camp, “Learn to Play Badminton”, for children 6 years and above. The Coaching camp will be held from April 11 to 30, 2024 at Indoor stadium, Campal, Panaji, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. The camp will be for complete beginners as well as for intermediate and advanced players to improve their skills. There will be shuttle feeding Sessions to improve strokes and game, Skill tests and competitions, Fitness workouts and Fun Games. For more info, contact @ Avdhut Saptoji (9168798343) or…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting soaring temperatures this summer, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency, has issued a summer advisory suggesting simple ways to stay safe while at the beach on a hot, sunny day. In light of the prediction which hints at temperatures ranging from 33 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius for the next seven days across the state, the Goa State Disaster Management Authority also recently issued a public notice titled ‘Preventive Measures on Heatwave’ that outlines precautions one should adhere to during this extreme weather period. The advisories by Drishti…