Hyderabad Cricket Association confirms Apex Council resolutions valid, announces special general meeting

The Hyderabad Cricket Association clarified that all resolutions passed by its six-member Apex Council are valid under existing rules. The Council will hold a Special General Meeting on 14 September 2025 to adopt amendments to HCA Rules & Regulations.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association clarified in a statement that the resolutions of the Apex Council at its recent meeting regarding quorum validity were in accordance with the rules and regulations.

In accordance with Rule 15(8) of the HCA Memorandum, Rules & Regulations (2018), the quorum required for meetings of the Apex Council is five members, it is informed.

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“The present Council is functioning with six members, which is above the stipulated requirement. Hence, all decisions and resolutions passed are valid, binding, and in full conformity with the governing rules,” HCA explained.

“The Apex Council has resolved to conduct a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 14th September 2025 under Rule 45 of the HCA Rules & Regulations, to consider and adopt necessary amendments to the existing Rules & Regulations / Bye-Laws of the Association,” it is informed.

” The Council reaffirms that this process is being undertaken strictly as per norms and with due legal backing,” HCA said.

“The HCA confirms that it has both an Ethics Officer in place to deal with matters relating to conflict of interest, as well as an Ombudsman to function as an independent dispute resolution mechanism for grievances. This dual system ensures fairness, transparency, and impartiality in addressing any concerns raised within the Association,” it is explained.