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Warangal Warriors, one of the founding franchises of the TG20 League, has unveiled a long-term vision focused on grassroots cricket development, talent scouting and world-class infrastructure. Led by marquee player Mohammed Siraj, the franchise aims to nurture future IPL and India stars

The Telangana Cricket Association staged a dharna at Indira Park against the TG20 League, alleging violations of HCA rules and lack of BCCI approval. Leaders warned of possible bans on players and criticised HCA for neglecting talent outside Hyderabad

The historic inaugural TG20 Player Auction saw India star Tilak Varma secure a tournament-high ₹33 lakh bid from Medak Falcons. Handled by auctioneer Charu Sharma, the draft locked in over 1,300 local cricketers across eight brand-new franchises

The Telangana Cricket Association has announced a dharna at Indira Park on June 7 against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s decision to proceed with the TG20 tournament. The protest is expected to draw political leaders, cricketers, administrators and cricket stakeholders

The Telangana Cricket Association has challenged Hyderabad Cricket Association’s claim that the BCCI approved the TG20 League. The TCA has sought documentary proof of approval and questioned the process followed in launching the tournament scheduled later this month.

With a purse of ₹60 lakh per team and over 1,300 HCA players in the pool, India stars Mohammed Siraj and Tilak Varma lead the charge for the inaugural Telangana T20 league auction

The Telangana CID has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate alleged financial irregularities and fund misappropriation in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. Four cases have been registered against key office-bearers, with officials indicating that charge sheets may soon be filed.

The TCA official asserted that the situation has now escalated into a serious threat to the integrity of Telangana cricket administration.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced open selection trials for senior men for the 2026-27 season. Registrations will open from May 18, with shortlisted players set to participate in trials at Gymkhana Ground beginning May 21 in Hyderabad

Five young cricketers from the Hyderabad Cricket Association have been selected for the Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy UK Tour and Cricket Exposure Programme in Manchester. The team will tour England from July 11 to 26 and play 12 matches across multiple venues

Ambati Rayudu, Head of Cricket Operations at the Hyderabad Cricket Association, announced new senior and junior selection panels while promising transparency and accountability in cricket administration. He also revealed plans for recorded selection meetings, open trials across Telangana and player promotion initiatives

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

Ambati Rayudu has taken charge as Head of Cricket Operations at HCA. He aims for corruption-free cricket, merit-based selections, open trials, and professionalized operations. The ACS Unit, led by Justice Vijender, will ensure transparency and integrity in Hyderabad cricket

Former India cricketer Arshad Ayub criticised TG20 as financially unviable and questioned HCA’s governance. He urged elected representation in the Governing Council and called for an early AGM, highlighting concerns over administration and use of external consultants

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

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.

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

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.

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

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