Special Correspondent
An insider’s counterview to the Club Secretary’s proposal sparks a wider debate on Hyderabad cricket’s moral decay
The battle for Hyderabad cricket’s soul is getting louder—and more revealing. Ever since the e-Paper opened its pages to the many voices willing to join the fight against the corruption-ridden Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), a fascinating spectrum of opinions has emerged.
The latest comes from a concerned parent—a cricket lover and a stakeholder—who, like the Club Secretary who recently presented a “blueprint” for HCA’s revival, prefers to remain anonymous. The parent’s views, however, stand in sharp contrast to the Secretary’s proposal. His contention is simple yet sharp: “You cannot rebuild an institution on rotten foundations.”
The parent begins by challenging the very premise of the so-called “blueprint” to revive HCA.
“This proposal,” he says, “is nothing but a disguised attempt to give the same failed body another chance. It opens the door for those who misgoverned Hyderabad cricket for years to re-enter through the back door.”
According to him, the HCA has already enjoyed more than a decade of opportunities to reform, rebuild, and restore credibility—but squandered every single one.
“For ten years,” he continues, “HCA had all the chances to create a genuine blueprint—transparent selection systems, fair club structures, and nurturing environments for young players. Instead, they perfected the art of patronage. They promoted paying cricketers, not promising cricketers.”
The parent’s frustration echoes that of hundreds of families who have seen their children sidelined by politics, favoritism, and corruption.
“HCA doesn’t deserve another opportunity,” he asserts. “They have abused the trust of players, parents, and fans. They have taken everything for granted and pushed corruption to its extreme limits.”
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He points to the recent arrests of officials and the chaos surrounding club administration as evidence that HCA’s credibility is beyond repair.
“What we have seen in the last few years,” he laments, “is the lowest point in Hyderabad cricket’s history—biased league matches, fake club memberships, and a total absence of merit.”
In his view, the only path to real reform lies in dismantling the current club ecosystem—root and branch.
“All existing clubs should be dissolved,” he insists. “A fresh, eligibility-based system should be created, granting affiliation only to those who actually run cricket academies, maintain grounds, and nurture talent. Clubs must earn their place—not buy it.”
He calls for a transparent framework where club secretaries are judged by their ability to promote cricketers from one division to the next, not by political proximity or financial muscle.
The parent also believes that new associations like the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) represent a cleaner, more progressive model that must not be undermined.
“This blueprint,” he argues, “goes against your earlier reports that highlighted TCA’s emergence as a credible alternative. Why should we keep clinging to a body that has repeatedly failed when we have new institutions showing promise?”
His appeal is not just critical—it’s constructive. He, along with a few like-minded parents and former players, wishes to share deeper insights into the inner rot that continues to plague Hyderabad cricket.
“We are ready to meet,” he says. “There are several of us who can help you expose what’s really happening behind closed doors. The public deserves to know the full truth.”
The parent’s passionate response reflects the larger mood among Hyderabad’s cricketing community—an exhaustion with endless talk of “revival plans” from the same tainted quarters. The consensus seems to be that no blueprint can rebuild trust unless it begins by clearing out the rot.
As the debate widens, one thing is certain: the fight for Hyderabad cricket’s future is no longer just about matches and selections. It’s about restoring integrity to a system that has long forgotten what the game truly stands for.
