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Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has demanded the immediate disclosure of the audited accounts and all financial and administrative records relating to the TG20 League, invoking Rule 37(2) of the Supreme Court-approved Constitutions of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the BCCI.
In an official press statement issued on Friday, the TCA said it had submitted a representation to Justice (Retd.) P. Naveen Rao, Chairman of the Single Member Committee (SMC) overseeing the affairs of the HCA, seeking strict enforcement of constitutional provisions on transparency and accountability in cricket administration.
Copies of the representation were also marked to the HCA Secretary, Interim CEO, Acting President, Treasurer, Joint Secretary, members of the TG20 Governing Council, player representatives, and other concerned officials.
Guruva Reddy stated that Rule 37(2) expressly mandates cricket associations to publish audited financial records and key administrative documents on their official websites to ensure transparency in their functioning.
He alleged that the HCA has failed to furnish mandatory disclosures sought by the TCA and has not complied with Rules 28 and 30 of the Constitution. According to him, such non-compliance attracts the provisions of Rule 31, which the TCA is already pursuing against the HCA for allegedly making false declarations and violating constitutional obligations.
The TCA has sought the immediate publication of all records relating to the 2026 TG20 League, including:
- Audited accounts, balance sheets, and financial statements of the tournament.
- Details of franchise agreements, sponsorship contracts, commercial arrangements, and revenue collections.
- Tender notices, procurement records, and particulars relating to contracts awarded in connection with the league.
- Resolutions passed by the HCA General Body concerning the constitution of the TG20 Governing Council.
- Details of approvals obtained from the BCCI at least 45 days before the launch of the tournament.
- Apex Council and General Body resolutions approving the financial and administrative framework of the TG20 League.
Expressing concern over the absence of public disclosures, Guruva Reddy pointed out that the TG20 League is a commercially driven, franchise-based tournament involving substantial financial transactions. Despite this, its audited accounts and related documents have not been made available in the public domain.
He further referred to statements made by HCA officials indicating that the TG20 League had reportedly incurred losses of nearly Rs. 15 crore midway through the tournament, underscoring the need for complete financial transparency.
“The Supreme Court-approved Constitution leaves no ambiguity on the obligation of transparency. Every cricket administrator is duty-bound to comply with Rule 37(2). Public confidence in sports administration can only be preserved when financial dealings are subjected to scrutiny and disclosed in accordance with constitutional requirements,” Guruva Reddy said.
The TCA General Secretary also noted that the demand for disclosures assumes greater significance in view of the ongoing investigations into the affairs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association by agencies including the CID, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Raising another issue, Guruva Reddy alleged that the conduct of the TG20 League without the involvement of the Telangana Cricket Association is inconsistent with the BCCI Apex Council’s directive dated July 11, 2021, which mandated that the HCA work jointly with the TCA for the development and administration of cricket outside the Hyderabad municipal limits.
He further alleged that Telangana district names were used for franchise branding without conducting an open and transparent statewide player selection process, thereby depriving deserving rural cricketers of equal opportunities to participate in the tournament.
“The names of Telangana’s districts cannot be used merely for commercial branding while excluding genuine cricketing talent from across the State. Rural cricketers deserve a fair and equal opportunity to showcase their abilities on such platforms,” he said.
Guruva Reddy urged Justice (Retd.) Naveen Rao to direct the HCA to immediately upload all audited accounts, financial statements and related administrative records about the TG20 League on its official website in compliance with Rule 37(2).
“Cricket administration cannot be allowed to function behind closed doors. Constitutional compliance is not optional but mandatory,” he added.
