Hyderabad: In a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the governance of cricket in Telangana, the Hon’ble High Court of Telangana on Monday heard detailed arguments in Writ Petition No. 3987 of 2025, involving the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Visaka Industries.
According to a press release issued by the TCA, the matter was heard by Hon’ble Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, during which the Court examined serious submissions relating to the conduct of the “Kaka Venkata Swamy Memorial Inter-District T20 League” organised by the HCA.
Senior counsel appearing for TCA submitted that the tournament in question was not part of the BCCI-approved domestic calendar and was conducted without mandatory prior approval, allegedly in violation of Rule 30 of the BCCI Constitution. It was further contended that such conduct raises concerns under multiple provisions of the BCCI Constitution, including conflict-of-interest norms under Rule 38.
TCA also drew the Court’s attention to the BCCI directive dated July 11, 2021, which, according to the Association, mandates consultation and coordination with TCA for the development of cricket outside Hyderabad city limits. The press release noted that despite this directive, the HCA allegedly proceeded unilaterally, without complying with the stipulated framework.
Importantly, the issue of locus standi of TCA was addressed at length during the hearing. Submissions were made with reference to earlier directions and observations of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court, and the Telangana High Court, along with instances where the BCCI itself had previously considered representations made by TCA.
Senior Advocate Raja Sripathi Rao, appearing for TCA and assisted by Advocate S. Surender Reddy, requested the Court to direct the BCCI to consider TCA’s detailed representation dated December 18, 2021, and to take appropriate action under Rule 31 of the BCCI Constitution, including all consequential steps.
After hearing submissions from all parties, the Hon’ble Court reserved the matter for orders.
The TCA, in its press release, expressed confidence that the judicial process would reinforce constitutional discipline, transparency, and institutional accountability in cricket administration, particularly in matters affecting district-level and grassroots cricket across Telangana.
