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TCA Seeks BCCI Membership as Bombay High Court Hearing Nears
The Telangana Cricket Association wants to become a recognized member of India’s cricket board.
It hopes the Bombay High Court and the BCCI will consider its request.
TCA says it follows rules that give districts a role in running cricket.
It also says the Hyderabad Cricket Association has had financial and organizational problems.
TCA claims some clubs took part in recent HCA elections even though they were disqualified.
It referred to a case registered by the Telangana State CID.
The BCCI was previously directed to consider TCA’s request for membership.
TCA believes recognition would help more people play cricket across Telangana.
The Telangana Cricket Association is seeking Associate or Full Membership of the BCCI.
TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy said another Bombay High Court hearing is approaching.
TCA cited constitutional compliance, transparency, accountability and meritocracy in support of its request.
TCA alleged institutional, financial and compliance problems involving the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
The association said recognition could expand grassroots cricket opportunities across Telangana.
- Who
- The Telangana Cricket Association, led in this matter by General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy, is seeking recognition from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
- What
- TCA is seeking Associate or Full Membership of the BCCI.
- Where
- The dispute concerns cricket administration in Telangana and proceedings before the Bombay High Court.
- When
- The association said another key Bombay High Court hearing is approaching; it also referred to HCA elections held in March 2026.
- Why
- TCA says its constitutional framework, district representation and governance mechanisms justify membership, while alleging shortcomings at the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
TCA’s Case
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
Membership eligibility
TCA’s Case
TCA says it deserves Full Membership because it claims to follow constitutional compliance, transparency, accountability and meritocracy.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
The article does not provide a direct response from the BCCI or HCA to TCA’s membership demand.
HCA administration
TCA’s Case
TCA alleges that HCA has faced institutional and financial problems, unresolved accounts and non-compliance with BCCI and Supreme Court-mandated reforms.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
The article does not include HCA’s response to these allegations or the BCCI’s assessment of them.
Recent elections
TCA’s Case
TCA alleges that 57 disqualified clubs participated in HCA’s March 2026 elections and cited a Telangana State CID case.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
No response from HCA or the BCCI regarding the election allegations is reported.
Key facts
- Applicant
- Telangana Cricket Association
- Requested status
- Associate or Full Membership of the BCCI
- National cricket body
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Related association
- Hyderabad Cricket Association
- Reported grant issue
- TCA claimed BCCI grants to HCA had been withheld since 2017
- Police case cited
- Crime No. 02/2025 registered by the Telangana State CID
Quotes
Dharam Guruva Reddy
General Secretary of the Telangana Cricket Association
“Yes, the time has come for reform, and reform has become imperative. That is why the TCA believes it deserves Full BCCI Membership.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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