News for 'HCA'

Telangana CID arrests HCA secretary from Pune

Telangana CID arrests HCA secretary from Pune

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Telangana CID has arrested the secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association in connection with a probe into alleged forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust.

IPL: SRH-HCA fiasco ends

IPL: SRH-HCA fiasco ends

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

HCA has assured SRH of full cooperation in a professional manner moving forward.

HCA president Rao taken into custody by Telangana CID

HCA president Rao taken into custody by Telangana CID

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

HCA office bearers including Jagan Mohan Rao, Treasurer C Srinivas Rao, CEO Sunil Kante, General Secretary Rajender Yadav and his wife G Kavita were taken into custody for questioning.

Tilak Varma is off to England... Here's what's next

Tilak Varma is off to England... Here's what's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Tilak Varma is set to represent Hampshire in the County Championship after being approached by the English club

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Sunrisers in a mail to the governing body's top brass, which is in PTI's possession, said it would consider shifting the home matches to another state if the HCA continues to "threaten" the franchise, primarily for more complimentary tickets (free passes).

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

Siraj's road to redemption begins with Ranji Trophy

Siraj's road to redemption begins with Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Siraj is turning to domestic cricket to revive his place in the national team.

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who is the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, and its secretary to 'jointly' sign cheques to ensure that the day-to-day functioning of HCA is not hampered for the time being.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A toilet being built adjacent to the main nets of the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at the eleventh hour, new spectator seats yet to be fully installed less than 48 hours left for Pakistan's opening World Cup warm-up fixture but Hyderabad Cricket Association officials are still promising "they will get there".

'Indians are bad': Florida nurse may lose eyesight after brutal attack

'Indians are bad': Florida nurse may lose eyesight after brutal attack

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

A 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse, Leela Lal, was severely beaten by a patient at a Florida hospital, leaving her with multiple facial fractures and potentially losing her eyesight. Stephen Eric Scantlebury, the 33-year-old patient, allegedly made racially charged comments during the attack, leading to a hate crime enhancement in his charges. Lal's injuries are described as critical, with "essentially every bone in the victim's face" broken. Scantlebury remains jailed, with a judge ruling him a danger to the community.

Azharuddin summoned by ED in money laundering case

Azharuddin summoned by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Last November, ED conducted searches under the provisions of the PMLA at nine locations in Telangana.

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Rizvi will be representing Delhi Capitals this season.

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, the former Hyderabad captain accused several HCA members of have Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases pending against them.

Azharuddin's nomination for HCA president's post rejected

Azharuddin's nomination for HCA president's post rejected

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The former India captain's application was rejected by returning officer K Rajiv Reddy who was not sure whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India has lifted the ban on him for alleged match-fixing.

Former India captain Azhar left embarrassed by HCA

Former India captain Azhar left embarrassed by HCA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Azharuddin was initially not allowed to attend Sunday's SGM because of his alleged "association with an unofficial cricket body", HCA president G Vivek said in Hyderabad.

Power cut at Uppal Stadium: SRH vs CSK match under cloud

Power cut at Uppal Stadium: SRH vs CSK match under cloud

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

However, an officer in the electricity department said the dues haven't been cleared, adding that if the payment wasn't made by Friday evening, power supply to the venue would be snapped.

Azhar to address HCA corruption charges after Windies T20

Azhar to address HCA corruption charges after Windies T20

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hyderabad Cricket Association chief Mohammad Azharuddin says he will address the alleged corruption charges against his governing body after hosting the December 6 T20 series opener between India and the West Indies.

HCA questions 'resting' Laxman

HCA questions 'resting' Laxman

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

HCA joint-secretary M V Sridhar said there is no meaning of the word 'rested' as Laxman has no injury.

We have enough funds, Hyderabad will host Bangladesh Test: HCA

We have enough funds, Hyderabad will host Bangladesh Test: HCA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Hyderabad Cricket Association secretary John Manoj on Monday rubbished rumours that his association will not host the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh scheduled in Hyderabad, from February 13.

Azharuddin will contest for second term; promises to end corruption

Azharuddin will contest for second term; promises to end corruption

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday announced that he will stand for the Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HCA) president for a second term.

HCA to refund Day 5 tickets of 2nd Test

HCA to refund Day 5 tickets of 2nd Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

With the second cricket Test between India and Australia ending prematurely on the fourth day in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has decided to refund the ticket amount for the final day.

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Hosting two World Cup games in as many days is not ideal for organisational as well as security reasons and hope a one day breather is provided, said a HCA official on Sunday.

HCA upset over Ojha's non-inclusion in WC team

HCA upset over Ojha's non-inclusion in WC team

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) expressed disappointment over the non-inclusion of left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha in the 15-member Indian team for the ICC Cricket World Cup starting next month.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'But it might spin a little bit certainly as the game goes on.'

Four injured as fans jostle to buy tickets for India-Aus T20

Four injured as fans jostle to buy tickets for India-Aus T20

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Some cricket enthusiasts said they came to the ground in the early hours of the day to purchase tickets.

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammed Azharuddin offered to host IPL matches in Hyderabad in case they are shifted out of COVID-hit Mumbai.

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

VVS Laxman inaugurated the newly-refurbished North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in honour of former India captain and newly-elected Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin.

Ambati Rayudu does retirement U-turn

Ambati Rayudu does retirement U-turn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

He has now informed the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) of his availability.

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Rama Rao, Minister for IT and Municipal Administration, on Sunday appealed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to include Hyderabad as one of the venues for the upcoming season of IPL.

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Saturday alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is not following the Lodha Committee recommendations and is also indulging in other 'irregularities and misuse'.

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rayudu had pulled out of the coming Ranji Trophy tournament attacking the Hyderabad Cricket Association

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Shafali revealed how training with the Haryana men's team ahead of the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament helped her improve her game

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

While many experts believe Dhoni is a spent force, Azharuddin felt he can still continue if he has the drive and a body that is 100 per cent fit.