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New Delhi: India’s newly-appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill addressed the media for the first time since taking over the 50-over leadership from Rohit Sharma. Speaking ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in New Delhi, Gill revealed he was informed of the captaincy change shortly before the official announcement by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. “It’s a big responsibility and an even bigger honour. I’m very excited to lead my country in this format,” Gill said, acknowledging the significance of his new role. Having also recently assumed Test captaincy, he expressed his desire to make an…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Women in Canacona can now avail gynecology services at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Chaudi, with a new gynecologist posted to the facility. According to CHC sources, the gynecologist will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, attending to patients with women’s health issues. Sources further informed that the newly posted doctor is among the best in the field and urged local women to take advantage of the specialist services now available at the CHC. It may be recalled that residents and local leaders had long demanded the posting of specialist doctors at the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Tuem Hospital Kruti Samiti has warned of launching an agitation if the long-delayed Tuem sub-district hospital is not fully operational by December this year. In a memorandum submitted to the Director of Health Services, the Samiti demanded immediate commencement of the hospital, which has been lying idle for nearly eight years. Expressing anger over repeated delays, the Samiti said the people have “lost trust in the local MLA due to false promises.” The 100-bedded hospital, constructed at a cost of ₹52 crore by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), was meant to function…

New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the national team’s management for lacking clear communication and succession planning with senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, particularly as India looks ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin highlighted that while it is natural for cricket boards to transition from veteran players to younger talent, the manner in which this is done matters. “It’s easy to say, ‘They’re old, it’s time to move on,’ but how we handle these legends needs to be better,” he said, referring to Rohit’s replacement as…

New Delhi: Young Indian batter B Sai Sudharsan is working hard to regain his self-belief ahead of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, after a challenging start to his international career. Since his Test debut, Sudharsan has faced ups and downs, including a four-ball duck on debut and two consecutive matches on the bench. His maiden half-century in Manchester remains his career highlight so far, with 147 runs in four Tests at an average of 21—a modest return for someone filling the No. 3 spot left by Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement. Assistant coach…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a thrilling finale at SAG’s Athletics Stadium, Bambolim, CES College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim, claimed the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Men Championship 2025-26, defeating Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, 3-2. The championship saw participation from 42 colleges across the state. The match began with both teams demonstrating skillful play and strong defensive tactics, keeping the scoreboard level for most of the first half. Breakthrough came in the 40th and 43rd minutes when Swavel Furtado of CES College capitalized on defensive lapses by Rosary College, scoring twice to give Cuncolim a 2-0 lead.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a landmark initiative for Goan sports, the Goa Badminton Association (GBA) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB), founded by Indian badminton legend Shri Prakash Padukone. The partnership aims to establish a structured, long-term ecosystem for badminton in the state, spanning grassroots to elite levels. The announcement was made at a press conference in Panaji, attended by GBA officials, PSB representatives, and media personnel. GBA President Manoj Patil described the collaboration as a milestone coinciding with the Association’s 60th anniversary, emphasizing that the focus would be on identifying talent from…