PANAJI: Several talented Goan players have secured spots in various teams ahead of the 1st National Tennis Ball Cricket League 2024. The players were selected through a highly competitive auction which was held on December 6 at Hotel Mariotte, Gorakhpur.
The premier league is set to take place from December 21 to 28 and will see 12 teams competing for a total prize money of ₹80 lakhs. The League matches will be held in Gorakhpur.
The Gujarat Gladiators have signed five players from Goa, including Harsh Gala, Abhishek Gaonkar, Hitesh More, and Kanaya Gawde. The team’s mentor is Haresh Parsekar. Ajay Halgekar, an icon player, has been selected to represent the Hyderabad Warriors. Meanwhile, the Maratha Lions have picked Saiesh Naik through the Junior Quota Player selection.
The auction process involved over 2800 players from across the country, with the final round narrowing the selection to 350 players. The successful bids reflect the rising talent in Goa.
