High Court ruling validates HCA’s position on banned cricketer’s eligibility

The Telangana High Court declined to grant interim relief to a banned cricketer, upholding the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s position in the ongoing case. The decision reaffirms the HCA’s adherence to BCCI's disciplinary regulations

Hyderabad: In a significant development, the High Court of Telangana has declined to grant interim relief to a cricketer in a writ petition (No. 32397 of 2025), effectively upholding the position of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The cricketer, who had been banned, approached the Court seeking permission to participate in an ongoing tournament. However, the HCA submitted that the ban imposed by the BCCI through its order dated November 13, 2024, remains in effect, rendering the player ineligible to take part in any cricketing activities under the Association’s jurisdiction.

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After hearing both parties, the High Court declined to grant the interim relief sought by the petitioner and adjourned the matter for further hearing.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the HCA described the decision as a validation of its consistent stance on adhering to the disciplinary framework and regulatory directives set by the BCCI. The Association reaffirmed its commitment to upholding transparency, integrity, and accountability in all cricketing affairs within its jurisdiction.