Archive · 28 Jan 2026
TCA Warns BCCI on HCA Council Violations
The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) sent a strong message to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about some serious rules being broken by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
The HCA created a council for a new cricket league, but the TCA says they didn't follow the proper steps.
They didn't get approval from all members, some people in the council have conflicts of interest, and there are even legal cases going on.
The TCA is worried this could hurt the reputation of cricket in India and wants the BCCI to fix the situation by canceling the council and making sure everything is done the right way.
TCA sent a reminder to BCCI about HCA's alleged constitutional violations in forming a Governing Council for the Telangana T20 Premier League.
HCA formed the council without mandatory approval from its Annual General Meeting, violating BCCI rules.
TCA alleges conflicts of interest, unauthorized appointments, and breaches of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
The council was announced while legal cases related to HCA are pending in the Bombay and Telangana High Courts.
TCA demands the council be scrapped, HCA's powers suspended, and disciplinary proceedings initiated.
- Who
- Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- What
- TCA sent a reminder to BCCI about constitutional violations by HCA in forming a Governing Council for the Telangana T20 Premier League
- When
- After January 15, 2026 (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To address alleged violations of the BCCI Constitution and potential reputational damage to BCCI and IPL
- Organizations Involved
- Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA)
- Issue
- Formation of Governing Council for Telangana T20 Premier League
- Date of Reminder
- Not specified (after January 15, 2026)
- Violations Alleged
- Disregard of BCCI Constitution, lack of HCA AGM approval, conflicts of interest, unauthorized appointments
- Pending Cases
- Cases related to HCA in Bombay and Telangana High Courts
- TCA's Demands
- Scrap the council, suspend HCA's powers, initiate disciplinary proceedings, appoint interim administrator, withhold approval/funding
