Goan Lawyers to Battle It Out On the Cricket Field

Times of India | 3 weeks ago | 21-02-2023 | 09:57 am

After three successful editions, the fourth edition of the Advocates Cricket League T20, organised by a group of lawyers in Goa, with support of advocate Saresh Lotlikar will kick off on Saturday, February 11 at GCA Grounds in Porvorim.Eight teams:Stars, Hurricanes, Lawyer’s Challengers, Royal 11, Mapusa Troopers, Vintage Mapusa, Risers Panjim and Panjim Rockers will be competing in the league to played on the weekends (February 11, 12, 18), with the finals to be played under the floodlights on Sunday, February 19.The knockout stage is complete and two teams Panjim Rockers and Royal 11 have already been eliminated.Founded by advocate Iftikhar Agha, the cricket league for advocates in Goa, is unique in terms of team composition. “Each team consists of 11 players, but it is essential to have at least three players above the age of 35, and two above 40,” mentioned Agha. This year, 128 advocate players are competing in the T20 format tournament“There are a few former Ranji players and players who have represented Goa who are participating in the Advocates Cricket League,” informed Agha.Senior advocates like Suboth Kantak, Sawpnil Kambli, Gaurish Agni, Sandeep D’Melo, Gajanan Korgaokar, Vilas Goltekar and Pankaj Naik will be playing in the league.All teams are owned by advocates who love the sport and have players from across the state participating. Founded in 2019, Agha who has previously played for the Goa Lawyers team and other teams/franchises in Goa and in India, wanted to unite his fraternity and give back to the profession and colleagues who’ve supported his cricket endeavours previously.“Cricket is a game of sportsmanship and is played with respect. The League has been very successful with support from the bar and bench. It has now become an annual, and sought after cricket league in Goa,” Agha said.

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Times of India | 1 month ago | 16-02-2023 | 10:04 am

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Times of India | 1 month ago | 14-02-2023 | 11:30 am

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Times of India | 1 month ago | 04-02-2023 | 04:58 am

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