PANAJI
A delegation from the Goa Cricket Association (GCA), led by President and former Ranji player Mahesh Dessai, Treasurer Abdul Majid, and former President Chetan Dessai, met with prominent businessman and international sports administrator Mohammad Mansoor during his visit to Goa.
The meeting featured a constructive exchange of views on cricket development, sports administration, infrastructure, international exposure, and opportunities for greater collaboration between Goa and Bahrain.
Mohammad Mansoor is the Founder and CEO of SAARA Group, a diversified business group with interests across sectors including Oil & Gas, infrastructure, education, energy and media. He is currently Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Bahrain Cricket Federation and an Executive Board Member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
The discussions also explored possibilities for Bahrain–Goa cricket cooperation, including the exchange of cricketing expertise, technical knowledge, coaches and development programmes, as well as opportunities for teams to gain international exposure through tours and matches.
He also invited the Goa cricket team to visit Bahrain, opening the possibility of future bilateral cricketing activities and exchanges.
Both sides discussed areas where the Goa Cricket Association and Bahrain Cricket Federation could benefit from closer engagement, particularly through the sharing of cricket expertise, player and coaching exposure, development programmes, team visits and other mutually beneficial initiatives.
