Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the pending issues raised by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), in a case that has significant implications for cricket administration in Telangana.
The matter came up for hearing before a Division Bench of the court, which reviewed developments following its earlier order dated January 27, 2026. During that hearing, the BCCI had informed the court that it had no objection to implementing its order issued on July 11, 2021, relating to the dispute between the two associations. However, the cricket board had requested that a conciliation meeting be held between HCA and TCA before any further steps were taken.
According to Guruva Reddy, the Bombay High Court had directed both the Hyderabad Cricket Association and the Telangana Cricket Association to hold a joint meeting to explore the possibility of reconciliation and cooperation, as envisaged in the Board of Control for Cricket in India order issued on July 11, 2021. TCA has maintained that the directives contained in that order are yet to be implemented by HCA.
Following the court’s direction, representatives of both TCA and HCA held a joint meeting on February 18, 2026. Subsequently, the two associations submitted separate affidavits before the High Court outlining their respective positions on the dispute.
As part of the conciliation process, former judge P. Naveen Rao was appointed to oversee the discussions between the two parties. Justice Rao has since submitted his report on the meeting to the court in a sealed cover.
During Monday’s hearing, the Bench sought to know the BCCI’s stand on the issue and the steps it intends to take after reviewing the submissions made by both associations and the report of the mediator.
Responding to the court’s query, the BCCI sought additional time to examine the matter and file its response. The court granted the request and allowed the board time until April 6 to clarify its position.
The development comes just days ahead of the crucial HCA elections scheduled for March 15, where the key posts of Secretary and Treasurer are set to be contested. Observers believe the court’s directions could have a bearing on the administrative landscape of cricket in Hyderabad.
