Archive · 29 Sep 2026
TCA Seeks Full BCCI Membership Ahead of Court Hearing
The Telangana Cricket Association wants to become a full member of India’s cricket board.
A court has previously told the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider TCA’s request.
TCA says it follows rules designed to make cricket administration fair and transparent.
It also says its structure gives districts across Telangana a role.
TCA has raised allegations about financial and organizational problems at the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
It says 57 disqualified clubs took part in HCA’s March 2026 elections.
TCA also referred to a case registered by the Telangana State CID.
The association believes membership would help more children and players get cricket opportunities across the state.
The Telangana Cricket Association is seeking recognition and Full Membership of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The Bombay High Court previously directed the BCCI to consider TCA’s request for Associate or Full Membership.
TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy cited constitutional compliance, transparency, accountability and meritocracy.
TCA alleged institutional and financial problems at the Hyderabad Cricket Association, including unresolved accounts and reform-related non-compliance.
TCA alleged that 57 disqualified clubs participated in HCA’s March 2026 elections and said recognition could expand grassroots cricket across Telangana.
- Who
- The Telangana Cricket Association, represented in the matter by General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy, is seeking membership of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
- What
- TCA is seeking recognition and Full Membership, or alternatively Associate Membership, of the BCCI.
- When
- Another Bombay High Court hearing is approaching; TCA also referred to HCA elections held in March 2026.
- Where
- The dispute concerns cricket administration in Telangana and proceedings before the Bombay High Court.
- Why
- TCA says its state-wide structure and governance standards justify membership and alleges shortcomings in the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s administration.
TCA’s Position
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
Membership eligibility
TCA’s Position
TCA says it deserves Full Membership because it claims to meet standards of constitutional compliance, transparency, accountability and meritocracy.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
The article reports that the Bombay High Court directed the BCCI to consider TCA’s request, but it does not provide a direct BCCI response or final decision.
HCA administration
TCA’s Position
TCA alleges that the Hyderabad Cricket Association has faced institutional and financial problems, unresolved accounts and alleged non-compliance with BCCI and Supreme Court-mandated reforms.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
The article does not include a response from HCA or an independent determination confirming or rejecting TCA’s allegations.
March 2026 elections
TCA’s Position
TCA alleges that 57 disqualified clubs participated in HCA’s March 2026 elections and refers to Crime No. 02/2025 registered by the Telangana State CID.
Reported BCCI and HCA Position
No response from HCA or the BCCI to the election allegations is reported.
- Applicant
- Telangana Cricket Association
- Requested status
- Full Membership, or Associate Membership, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Related association
- Hyderabad Cricket Association
- Reported grant issue
- TCA claimed that BCCI grants to HCA had remained withheld since 2017
- Election allegation
- TCA alleged that 57 disqualified clubs participated in HCA’s March 2026 elections
- Police case cited
- Crime No. 02/2025 registered by the Telangana State CID
