TG20 League facing legal trouble as Lokayukta orders CID probe into HCA and players move High Court
The Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 League has run into heavy legal turbulence. The Telangana Lokayukta ordered a four-week CID probe into alleged ₹600-crore financial irregularities, while local cricketers simultaneously approached the High Court challenging the tournament's legality
Hyderabad: Lokayukta of Telangana has directed the CID to complete an inquiry into serious allegations against the association within four weeks, a group of Telangana cricketers has simultaneously approached the High Court challenging the legality of the TG20 League, according TCA Secretary Guruva Reddy.
Acting on complaints submitted by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), Telangana Lokayukta Justice Rajashekhar Reddy has directed the CID to investigate the allegations against HCA and submit a report within four weeks, Mr. Reddy said.
“The complaints reportedly allege financial irregularities exceeding ₹600 crore over the last fifteen years, unauthorized transfer of 18 GHMC-affiliated cricket clubs to private individuals, and an alleged transfer of ₹69 crore from HCA funds to Visaka Industries,” he said.
“The complaint further alleges that the TG20 League is being conducted through a second bank account allegedly opened without the approval of the HCA Apex Council. TCA has also sought the dissolution of the TG20 Governing Council, claiming violations of governance and procedural norms,” Mr Reddy said.
In a parallel development, Telangana cricketers have filed proceedings before the High Court questioning the legality and validity of the TG20 League.
The petitioners have sought immediate suspension of the tournament and a judicial declaration that the league lacks legal sanction and mandatory approvals. The cricketers have further alleged that material facts concerning the league’s status and governance structure were not disclosed to participating players.
