HCA launches sweeping measures for league and player development

HCA’s annual league begins May 12. The Apex Council has introduced a POSH committee, revamped academy programs, and a dedicated grievance system, reinforcing transparency, corruption-free cricket, and the development of elite cricketers across Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) annual league season will start from May 12, featuring the A-Division and B-Division T20 Championship, according to HCA Secretary M Jeevan Reddy.

“Detailed schedules, team registrations and playing conditions will be communicated to all affiliated units well in advance to ensure smooth conduct of the league,” he said on Tuesday.

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The HCA Secretary also informed that a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) committee will be constituted shortly to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all stakeholders. The committee will comprise members as mandated under the POSH Act, 2013, and will establish a strictly confidential and sensitive mechanism for reporting and addressing complaints, ensuring that no complainant faces retaliation or bias.

Reddy added that the HCA Academy will undergo comprehensive revamping to enhance player development, infrastructure and training standards. The revamped Academy will focus on structured age-group programs, qualified coaching staff, modern training equipment and regular assessment systems to identify and nurture talent at the grassroots level.

“The whole objective is to build elite-level cricketers through scientific training, provide year-round coaching and performance programmes, and establish Hyderabad as a high-performance cricket hub,” the HCA official said.

“These initiatives reflect the commitment of the Apex Council to promote transparency, professionalism and the overall growth of cricket in Hyderabad,” he added.

“A dedicated email ID has also been created for reporting grievances related to cricketing matters and corruption: hcagrievance@gmail.com. All grievances will be promptly acknowledged and addressed within a set timeframe. Strict confidentiality will be maintained at every stage of the redressal process to protect the identity and interests of the complainant,” Reddy explained.