TCA releases calendar to promote cricket in Telangana

The Telangana Cricket Association announced its 12th Annual Domestic Cricket Calendar to prepare state teams for the BCCI 2026–27 season. Covering 32 districts, the calendar focuses on grassroots cricket, transparent selection, and strengthening Telangana’s representation in national tournaments

Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Thursday announced the rollout of its 12th consecutive Annual Domestic Cricket Calendar, aimed at systematic preparation of Telangana State teams for participation in the BCCI Domestic Tournaments for the 2026–27 season.

“This initiative is in line with the BCCI directive dated July 11, 2021, which emphasised coordination in game promotion and transparent selection of state teams from districts,” TCA general secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy said.

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“In light of the continued non-compliance by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) with these directives, TCA has resolved to independently organise and field Telangana State teams for the upcoming domestic season, ensuring that the sporting interests of Telangana cricketers are not compromised,” he said.

“The calendar has been designed to align all tournaments, selection procedures and playing conditions strictly within the BCCI framework, reflecting TCA’s intent to participate in the BCCI Domestic Season 2026–27. At the same time, TCA remains hopeful that the BCCI will intervene and resolve the long-pending affiliation matter before the official release of the BCCI Domestic Calendar, enabling seamless national-level participation,” Guruva Reddy explained.

“Through this structured and inclusive calendar, TCA reaffirms its commitments including upholding transparency and merit-based selection, developing cricketing infrastructure across Telangana, and protecting the rights of Telangana cricketers,” he said.

“The primary objectives of the 2026–27 calendar are to ensure systematic talent identification, maintain uniformity with BCCI tournament structures, and provide competitive exposure to cricketers progressing from district to inter-district and ultimately state-level representation. A strong emphasis has been placed on grassroots development, with district-level league cricket planned across all BCCI age-group categories,” he explained.

“The calendar will cover all 32 districts of Telangana, excluding Hyderabad city, with the purpose of strengthening district representation and widening the talent base. By focusing on inclusivity and structured competition, TCA aims to create a clear pathway for aspiring cricketers from the grassroots to the national stage,” Guruva Reddy said.