Goa Cricket Association president Mahesh Dessai and general secretary Tulsidas Shetye met and congratulated India men’s cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav during the prestigious Naman Awards held in New Delhi, on Sunday.
During the interaction, Dessai and Shetye congratulated Yadav for his and the team’s victory at the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph against New Zealand.
The Goan sports administrators lauded the outstanding performances and leadership of the team.
Dessai, who has previously served as the India team manager this year, said that it was a proud moment to meet Suryakumar.
“Suryakumar Yadav has been an inspiration for many young cricketers across the country with his fearless style of play and dedication to the game. Interacting with him was truly motivating, and we hope more youngsters from Goa take inspiration from such players and pursue sports with passion,” Dessai said.
The GCA office bearers briefly discussed the growing popularity of cricket and other sports across the country and the importance of nurturing young talent at the grassroots level.
The Naman Awards, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), celebrate the achievements of Indian cricketers and honour outstanding performances across various formats of the game.
