Telangana Cricket Association protests TG20 League over alleged violations

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

Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) staged a dharna at Indira Park here on Sunday to protest against what it termed the illegal conduct of the TG20 League cricket championship.

Ironically, the player auction of the TG20 League was held by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) in the city on the same day.

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TCA general secretary Guruva Reddy said that according to Rule 28 of the HCA, the responsibility of electing the Governing Council lies with the HCA General Body through an election.

“Furthermore, under Rule 30, the HCA Governing Council must obtain written permission from the BCCI. Without following any of these rules, a self-proclaimed Governing Council is deceiving the public by claiming they have BCCI permission when they do not. As a consequence, under Rule 31, the recognition of the HCA can be revoked, and participating players, officials, and organisations can face bans. This Rule 31 would also apply to prominent players like Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj,” he explained.

Former MLA and TCA co-chairperson Yendala Laxminarayana, Dr. Vijay Chander Reddy, TCA vice-president, and former SATG chairman A. Venkateshwar Reddy also spoke, alleging gross neglect of genuine talent across Telangana, as the HCA was more focused on the twin cities.