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The Hyderabad Cricket Association rejected claims by unrecognised entities, asserting its sole authority to administer cricket in Telangana. It clarified there are no court restrictions on its functioning and warned of legal action against attempts to mislead stakeholders
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association has launched the EOI process for franchise ownership in the TG20 league, set to debut in June 2026. The eight-team tournament will feature competitive bidding, with a minimum franchise fee of Rs 3 crore.
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Hyderabad Cricket Association Administrator Justice (Retd) P. Naveen Rao announced a one-time relaxation of the upper age limit of 40 years for institutional players for the 2026–2027 season, following requests from stakeholders and a revision of earlier notification
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A brief floodlight outage lasting eight seconds occurred during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on 13 April. The Hyderabad Cricket Association clarified that the issue stemmed from a fault in a specialised DMX device, not from the power supply.
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Former Hyderabad Cricket Association secretary T Seshnarayan has announced his decision to contest for the post of president in the upcoming HCA elections. He pledged to work with all stakeholders, promising constructive measures and revival of Hyderabad cricket
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Hyderabad Cricket Association Secretary Jeevan Reddy assured stakeholders that the body is on the path to revival. He announced reforms including digitisation of player records, engaging Sportsmechanics for transparency, and reducing league matches to three days after consensus among clubs
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HCA Ombudsman Justice Suresh Kumar Kait ordered the promotion of four clubs to the A-Division for the 2026-27 season after resolving disputes over player eligibility during B-Division matches involving Imperial, Rohit XI, Sportive XI and Charminar CC
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Former HCA secretary T Shesh Narayan has urged corrective steps to prevent misuse of IPL tickets and wasteful expenditure. He alleged irregularities in ticket distribution and catering costs, and called for action against Apex Council members
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Adnan Bafana, former Junior State player and BCCI Level I coach, has urged the Hyderabad Cricket Association to introduce an insurance policy for players and match officials, citing rising injuries and the example of Karnataka’s Suraksha Scheme
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TCA general secretary Guruva Reddy Dharam questioned Telangana Minister Dr G Vivek’s statement about spending Rs 64 crore from an arbitration settlement for cricket development, saying it indirectly admitted the money was taken and raised concerns about control over cricket body funds
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Concerns have been raised over the conduct of elections for the posts of secretary and treasurer in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, with stakeholders questioning voter list preparation, adherence to court directions and transparency amid ongoing litigation and administrative scrutiny
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The story highlights Hyderabad’s enduring contribution to Indian cricket across decades, from PR Man Singh’s managerial role in 1983 to Venkatapathi Raju’s selection panel presence in 2007, and now the new generation of stars – Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj, and fielding coach T Dilip – playing pivotal roles in India’s recent T20 World Cup victories.
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Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that influence and money play a major role in player selection in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He highlighted the Union government’s Khelo India Mission aimed at strengthening sports development
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Hyderabad Cricket Association officials held the first pre-planning meeting for IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Discussions focused on security, crowd management, traffic regulation and coordination with police and other departments ahead of the tournament starting on March 28
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Telangana Cricket Association General Secretary Guruva Reddy demanded a probe into alleged misappropriation of Rs 69 crores linked to Visaka Industries and Hyderabad Cricket Association management, citing financial irregularities
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced elections for the posts of secretary and treasurer on March 12. Electoral Officer VS Sampath released the schedule, detailing nomination, scrutiny, campaign and voting dates for eligible members
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Elections to the posts of secretary and treasurer of the Hyderabad Cricket Association are likely in early March. The move follows suspensions of key office-bearers and a recent Telangana High Court order appointing a new president for the remaining term
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Telangana Cricket Association general secretary Guruva Reddy has urged the BCCI to convene a joint meeting with Hyderabad Cricket Association at a neutral venue in Hyderabad. TCA also sought transparency through audio-video recording and requested only elected committee members attend
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Hyderabad Cricket Association will have a new President, Amarnath of Galaxy Cricket Club, after Ombudsman Justice Suresh Kumar Kait removed A Jagan Mohan Rao over alleged irregularities in the 2023 elections
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Telangana Cricket Association has urged the BCCI to scrap the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Governing Council, alleging it was illegally constituted. TCA sought suspension of HCA’s privileges, appointment of an interim administrator, and denial of approval for the proposed T20 League
