GSB Unity Cup 4.0 auction held in Panjim; 10 teams gear up for tournament

PANAJI: The grand auction for the Alcon GSB Unity Cup 4.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust, was held at The Grand Hall, Z Square, Panjim, marking the beginning of preparations for the upcoming tournament.

The auction ceremony was graced by Goa Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte as the Chief Guest, while Aakash Khaunte, Director of Alcon Anil Counto Enterprises and the tournament’s title sponsor, was the Guest of Honour. Gaurav Borker is the Chief Coordinator for Alcon GSB Unity Cup 4.0.

Ten teams participated in the auction, with their owners and representatives assembling to build their respective squads for the tournament, which is scheduled to be held from February 17 to April 10, 2027. All matches will be played at the MCC ground in Margao.

The ten participating teams and their owners are:

1. Dempo – Srinivas Dempo
2. Desserts N More Avengers – Dr. Sagar Salgaocar
3. Caculo Goans – Manoj and Suraj Caculo
4. KK Strikers – Gautam Kakode and Amit Kamat
5. CD Fountainhead – Chirag Naik and Vishvesh Care
6. GSB Tigers – Sohan Juarkar
7. Priority Titans – Swapneel Nachinolkar and Dinesh Pai
8. Rising Stars of Ponda – Tanmay Usgaonker
9. S i q n Rangers (SiqnRangers) – Sahil Adwalpalkar and Sanket Singbal
10. Ultracon Madgaon Royals – Manoj and Ashesh Pai Dukle

The auction was followed by the inaugural function, trophy presentation and jersey unveiling, formally setting the stage for the fourth edition of the Alcon GSB Unity Cup.

The tournament aims to bring together cricket enthusiasts and teams from across Goa, promoting sporting excellence, camaraderie and unity through the game.

With the teams now preparing for the competition, the Alcon GSB Unity Cup 4.0 is set to commence on February 17, 2027, with the final scheduled for April 10, 2027, at the MCC ground in Margao.