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*** WHEN THE GOA-ING GETS TOUGH FLINTOFF NEEDS TO GET GOING (Sporting Life) The seaside resort of Goa is a favourite destination of globe-trotting newlyweds - but for Andrew Flintoff it is the place where his honeymoon period as stand-in England captain has ended. http://www.sportinglife.com/cricket/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=cricket/06/04/03/CRICKET_England_Comment.html *** England wilting in Goa (Evening Standard) England lost half their side in quick succession to blight their chase of 295 for victory over India in steamy Goa. Defeat would put Andrew Flintoff's men 3-0 behind in the seven-match series, and they made a poor start as left-arm swing bowler Irfan Pathan went through the top order. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/articles/PA_SPOA14483281144058284A?source=PA Feed&ct=5 *** Heat and humidity comes into play as cricket caravan rolls into Goa (The Star Online) MARGAO, India (AP): Goa's stamina-sapping heat and humidity will play a major part in the game plan of the Indian and English teams ahead of Monday's third limited-overs international at this coastal province. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/4/2/apworld/20060402183801&sec=apworld *** Heat and humidity come into play as cricket caravan rolls into Goa (Daily Times) MARGAO: Goas stamina-sapping heat and humidity will play a major part in the game plan of the Indian and English teams ahead of Mondays third limited-overs international at this coastal province. Going into the match with a 2-0 lead in the seven-match series, India skipper Rahul Dravid said http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\04\03\story_3-4-2006_pg2_11 *** 'Bombay To Goa' to be remade (Deccan Herald) The original film had the entire country in splits and established Amitabh Bachchan as a comic actor as well. Now the classic 'Bombay To Goa' is being remade with the newest stars on comedy scene. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr22006/update64839200642.asp *** Goa's batting beauty awaits batsmen (IBN live) Margao: After two low scoring matches in Delhi and Faridabad, batsmen from both teams would be looking to come to the party in Goa. http://www.ibnlive.com/cricket/cricarticle.php?id=7688§ion_id=5 *** Magnificent Yuvraj powers Indian victory in Goa (India Express) A scintillating hundred by the flamboyant Yuvraj Singh powered India to a 49-run victory over England in the third match of the series at the Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa on April 3. http://www.indiaexpress.com/news/sports/cricket/20060403-4.html *** India, France hold joint naval exercises off Goa coast (Islamic Republic News Agency) India - France - Naval Exercises The second phase of the Joint Indo-French naval exercise Varuna VI began on the coast of Goa. http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-235/0604034307124729.htm *** India, France hold naval exercises off Goa coast (Hindustan Times) Adding a new chapter in bilateral ties, aircraft carriers, destroyers and submarines of India and France, supported by their air forces, on Sunday undertook began week-long joint exercises off the Goa coast to tone up inter-operability and make them ready in the event of integrated operations. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1665033,0005.htm *** Goa ODI: Indian spinners hold key (India Daily) India would be keen to see their frontline batsmen come to party as they seek to widen the 2-0 lead and virtually sew up the seven-match series when they take on England in the third one-day international at this coastal resort city of Goa on Monday. http://www.indiadaily.com/breaking_news/65618.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s