Special Reports
With the Hyderabad Cricket Association once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, questions are mounting over whether the Apex Council’s latest move to invoke a disputed “nine-year rule” to remove its Secretary was lawful, transparent — or simply politically driven. Special Correspondent The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) never fails to surprise —…
Here we go again — the great Indian pastime after every ICC event: speculating who should hang up the boots next. And this time, the debate has turned to two of the most luminous stars in the Indian cricketing galaxy — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The question making rounds in drawing rooms, commentary boxes,…
As promised, this e-paper opens its columns to all stakeholders of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) — players, parents, administrators, and even critics — to air their views fairly and freely, but supported by facts and documentary evidence. In that spirit, we present the account of one aggrieved parent whose talented son was allegedly denied…
In the pantheon of badminton greats, one name towers above all others with an achievement that remains unmatched to this day. Sir George Alan Thomas, with his extraordinary tally of 21 All England Championship titles, stands as the most decorated player in the tournament’s illustrious history. His dominance across three decades and multiple disciplines transformed…
As Bihar heads to the polls on November 6, the state’s electorate faces a stark and familiar choice — between the shadow of jungle raj and the stability of good governance. The stakes are high, not merely for Patna’s corridors of power but for Bihar’s image as a state struggling to reconcile its past with…
Bhandaru Srinivasa Rao “One wonders why the language of our politicians keeps sinking lower every day,” said Dr. P. S. Gopalakrishna, former Director of All India Radio, over the phone one morning. A gentle, sensitive man, he would lose sleep over a single inappropriate word slipping into a radio broadcast. Imagine, then, his anguish today—listening…
The debate over the “Blueprint for Revival” of Hyderabad cricket has sparked strong reactions. While some believe the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) can still be reformed, others argue it has outlived its credibility. In the spirit of open discussion, we carry this rebuttal from Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) General Secretary Dharma Guruva Reddy, who challenges…
The debate over the corrupt Hyderabad Cricket Association is turning into an engaging spectacle as our e-paper has opened the floor to diverse views from all stakeholders willing to join the fight to clean up the rot in the cricket governing body. A parent, who, like the affiliated club secretary, wished to remain anonymous, has…
Dr. Sandhyaa Bombay In the heart of our home, little Govinda shines. He is a treasure of joy, his laughter divine, bringing a radiant smile to all who hear it. Each giggle is a note in the sweetest song of life. In his playful embrace, we all belong. With a head full of laughter and…
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…
