The Goa cricket team is

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team based in Goa,

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, has competed in the

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since the 1985–86 season.

Playing history

Goa lost all five matches in their first season, and did not win until 1996–97, in their 56th match, when they defeated

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by an innings.

Venues

Goa's home grounds are the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium, Margao, and the

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International venues

Domestic venues

Current squad

''Updated as on 27 December 2022''

Coaching staff

* Head Coach – Prakash Mayekar * Under-19s Coach – Vinod Dhamasker * Ranji Physio – Danny Pereira * Ranji Trainers – Prabhakar Bairgond

References

External links

Cricinfo's Complete History of the Indian Domestic Competitions
at CricketArchive
Goa Cricket Association website
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