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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.

Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career

The Hyderabad Cricket Association hosted an NSG counter-terrorism drill at Uppal Stadium, featuring tactical interventions, police collaboration, and hostage rescue simulations, reinforcing public safety standards and preparedness for sensitive venues

Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani launched his autobiography *Stumped* in Hyderabad, with tributes from cricket legends including Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, and VVS Laxman celebrating his inspiring career

Former pacer P Harimohan will head Hyderabad’s senior cricket selection panel, while Sudeep Tyagi will lead the junior panel, as per directions issued by Justice P Naveen Rao

Justice (Retd) Naveen Rao has been appointed to supervise the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s functioning for the 2025-2026 season, with all directions to be made in consultation with him

The Telangana High Court has appointed Justice (Retd) Naveen Rao to supervise the overall functioning of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. All HCA decisions must now be made under his supervision, as per the court order issued by Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait (Retd) formally assumed charge as Ombudsman of the Hyderabad Cricket Association on July 25. Justice KC Bhanu (Retd) continues as Ethics Officer, with both officials now operational at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

The HCA’s adjourned AGM on Saturday unanimously appointed Justice (Retd) Suresh Kumar Kait as Ombudsman and Justice (Retd) K.C. Bhanu as Ethics Officer. Despite expectations of discord, the meeting passed off peacefully, focusing only on the appointments.

Tension broke out at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal after Telangana Cricket Joint Action Committee members protested, demanding equal representation in HCA. Police took the protesters into custody and shifted them to Uppal police station. No untoward incident was reported.

Security was intensified at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal for the Hyderabad Cricket Association meeting following a fund misuse case involving HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao. Police barred suspended members and Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu reviewed arrangements in person.

A Malkajgiri court granted six-day police custody of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others to the CID in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and document forgery. The accused were arrested last week following a complaint by Telangana Cricket Association

Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Apex Council has deferred the decision on a special GBM, instead announcing a three-tier grievance system, biometric attendance, and recruitment for coaching and executive posts amid ongoing turmoil

The Cricket Association of Telangana has appealed to the state government to dissolve the Hyderabad Cricket Association's existing body and appoint an ad hoc panel amid continuing administrative issues and neglect of rural talent

With top HCA officials facing criminal cases, questions arise about a possible leadership change. The vice-president may initiate action as per the constitution, but clarity on the next steps remains elusive

The arrested are A Jagan Mohan Rao, president Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), J S Srinivasa Rao, Treasurer of HCA, Sunil Kante, CEO of HCA, Rajendra Yadav, General Secretary of Sri Chakra Cricket Club and G Kavitha, president of Sri Chakra Cricket Club.

HCA president A Jagan Mohan Rao was arrested by the Telangana CID after a vigilance probe confirmed he used pressure tactics over complimentary IPL tickets and corporate boxes. The action followed complaints from SRH and a directive from CM Revanth Reddy

Senior Advocate Raja Sripathi Rao, appearing for the petitioner, argued that the suspension order was issued unilaterally by an HCA office-bearer in contravention of Rule 15(4)(d) of the HCA bye-laws, which mandates prior approval of the Apex Council.

This marks the final resolution of a long-standing contractual dispute arising from an agreement executed in 2004 concerning in-stadia advertisement rights and naming privileges at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal.

This Order was in response to the petition filed by the HCA before the High Court under Section 37 of the Arbitration act. The same was dismissed by the Division Bench of the High Court and the Award was in favour of the Visaka Industries.