The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has announced a 19-member squad for the Interstate Under-19 Multi-Day Tournament 2026, scheduled to be held in Puducherry from July 1 to July 10.
Afridsab Rajakkanawar will captain the side, while Aradhya Goyal has been appointed vice-captain for the tournament, which will feature teams from across the country.
The squad comprises Afridsab Rajakkanawar (Captain), Aaditya Kota, Aradhya Goyal (Vice-Captain), Swapnesh Naik, Mohit Yadav, Vinit Kamat, Arman Nadaf, Shaunak Teli, Sai Naik (Wicketkeeper), Vishmay Falgaonkar (Wicketkeeper), Mihir Kudalkar, Jay Kanguri, Om Khandolkar, Sanchit Naik, Sairaj Naik, Govind Sawal, Tanesh Tendulkar, Kedar Dessai and Vedant Dabral.
Before departing for the tournament, the players attended a photo session with GCA Secretary Tulshidas Shetye, Treasurer Abdul Majid and Junior Director Sharad Pednekar.
Former Ranji Trophy cricketer and GCA President Mahesh Dessai, along with members of the association’s Managing Committee, conveyed their best wishes to the players and support staff ahead of the competition.
The tournament provides an opportunity for Goa’s emerging cricketers to compete in multi-day cricket against teams from across India as they continue their development at the junior level.
Goa will begin its campaign in Puducherry on July 1, with the tournament concluding on July 10.
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