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Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has welcomed the Telangana High Court Division Bench’s decision to stay the earlier interim order of the Single Judge, describing it as a significant step towards restoring due process and institutional accountability in the governance of cricket in the State.
In an official statement, TCA General Secretary Guruva Reddy Dharam said the Division Bench’s order had cleared the way for proceedings before the BCCI Ombudsman, Justice (Retd.) Arun Mishra, to continue in accordance with the established dispute-resolution mechanism under Rules 40 and 41 of the BCCI Constitution.
“This is a landmark development for Telangana cricket. The Division Bench has restored the process that had been interrupted by the earlier interim order. We believe that established institutional mechanisms must be allowed to function independently and in accordance with the rules,” Guruva Reddy said.
The development follows a legal challenge led by Supreme Court Advocate Aditya Kumar Chowdhury against the August 14 interim order of the Single Judge. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Moinuddin stayed the earlier order, thereby enabling the Ombudsman proceedings to move forward.
Guruva Reddy said the TCA viewed the development not as a victory for any individual or faction, but as an affirmation of the importance of due process in cricket administration.
He said the grievances raised by cricketers Gourav Sharma and Navarasan were aimed at bringing alleged administrative and compliance issues before a competent forum.
“They never sought a personal victory. They wanted their concerns to be heard and examined by the appropriate authority. Today’s development strengthens their faith, and that of cricket stakeholders, in the rule of law,” he said.
Guruva Reddy said Telangana cricket deserved a governance system founded on transparency, accountability and institutional integrity.
“We hope the BCCI Ombudsman will now independently examine the issues placed before it and arrive at a fair, objective and merit-based conclusion. No individual or institution can place itself above the rules and established mechanisms of the game,” he asserted.
He said the High Court’s intervention should serve as an important reminder that institutional accountability and adherence to due process were indispensable for the healthy functioning of cricket administration.
“This is ultimately about protecting institutional trust. When due process prevails, the game wins. We are confident that the Ombudsman will examine the matter impartially and help Telangana cricket move towards a cleaner, transparent and accountable governance framework,” Guruva Reddy said.
The TCA said it now looked forward to the BCCI Ombudsman proceedings progressing in accordance with law and the BCCI Constitution, with the larger objective of safeguarding the interests of cricketers, administrators and stakeholders of Telangana cricket.
