20/05/2026
Goa Cricket Association today inaugurated 6 new Net Practice pitches at the Vasco-Chicalim Ground, including 5 turf pitches and 1 cement pitch, marking another important step towards the development of cricket infrastructure in Vasco.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by GCA President Mahesh Dessai, Secretary Tulshidas Shetye, Vice President Paresh Fadte, Joint Secretary Anant Naik, Treasurer Abdul Majid, Member Mahesh Behki, Former President Vipul Phadke, BCCI Curator Suryakant Naik along with coordinators Yatin Kamurlekar, Sharad Chopdekar and All Respected Vasco Club Members.
All Vasco clubs were present during the inauguration, and their continuous support and cooperation played a major role in making this initiative possible. The GCA Managing Committee thanked all the Vasco clubs for standing together for the betterment of cricket in the region.
The newly developed practice facilities will provide a great opportunity for local players to train on quality wickets, improve their skills, and prepare for upcoming cricket seasons. The Managing Committee also stated that these are among the finest practice pitches developed for players in Vasco, and this initiative will contribute greatly towards the future growth of cricket and the development of talented young cricketers in Goa.