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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: At the end of IPL’s retention deadline on Sunday evening, Hardik Pandya was still a Gujarat Titan. But BCCI officials confirmed that an all-cash deal ( ₹15 crore) has been worked out for the India all-rounder’s ‘home coming’ to Mumbai Indians. An official announcement is expected on Monday. To allow this trade to go through, it was learnt, MI have initiated another cash trade to let go of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green ( ₹17.5 crore) to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Franchises are within their rights to trade until December 12, a week before the auction (December 19). That’s…

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez shared his thoughts on facing Jamshedpur FC as his side look to maintain their unbeaten run this season. Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez believes his side will have their chances to win the game despite the opposition’s strong defensive record as they host Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday. FC Goa are among the three unbeaten sides in the league so far and sit on the second spot in the standings. They will be looking to continue their unbeaten…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In addition to its extensive programme, India’s one-of-a-kind inclusive festival International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024, is providing a platform for Goans with disabilities to showcase their skills and connect with a wider audience, by offering an opportunity to exhibit and sell their products at this inclusive event. Guruprasad Pawaskar, Goa State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has urged Persons with Disabilities in Goa not to miss this incredible opportunity – a platform to proudly showcase their skills and products, fostering empowerment and recognition. Scheduled from January 8 to January 13, 2024, in Panaji, Goa, this event,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa have had a solid start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. They have played five games and won four to sit at the top of the table after Matchweek 6. The Gaurs are among the three unbeaten teams in the league and they couldn’t have asked for more after Manolo Marquez took charge of the team in the summer. Moroccan winger Noah Sadaoui has been one of the top performers for the Gaurs since joining the team. Though injuries have hampered his season so far, in the few minutes he has been on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Hardik Pandya’s homecoming to Mumbai Indians will be made public only on Sunday evening when the transfer window closes. But that won’t be the only move you will hear from the MI camp. To make this all-cash deal work, MI will pay Gujarat Titans ₹15 crore, Pandya’s current worth. They will also have to release players worth at least ₹9.95 crore to make it possible on technical grounds. It brings us to the capped player salary purse – Indian Premier League’s (IPL) unique differentiator from football leagues – that limits the spending power of franchises. MI may…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has assured of strict action against those responsible for death of line helper of Electricity department Krishna Pawar. Dhavalikar said that it was an unfortunate accident yesterday, a Line Helper of the Electricity department, Krishna Pawar, passed away. “I am deeply saddened by this incident, and express my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” he said. Further, Dhavalikar said that strict action will be taken against those responsible for this accident, within 24 hours. “Additionally, a high-powered committee will be instituted to investigate all such deaths, and appropriate action will be taken…

Rohit Sharma has not played any T20I game for India ever since the side’s 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England in the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2022. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes that India skipper Rohit Sharma could play another World Cup. Rohit, who is 36 years old, will be a year older by the time India play the next World Cup — a T20 mega event set to be hosted by USA and West Indies in June 2024. Muralitharan is confident that Rohit will feature in the tournament if he works as hard…