Special Reports
A concerned club secretary It pains me deeply — as someone who has served Hyderabad cricket for decades — to see our once-proud institution reduced to a circus of scams, nepotism, and “pay-to-play” politics. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), once a nursery of India’s finest talents, has become synonymous with everything that’s wrong in Indian…
Bhandaru Srinivasa Rao Having once served as Vice President of the Hyderabad Press Club—though that was three decades ago—it’s fascinating to see how much has changed since those simpler times. At that time, the membership stood at around 300. Today, the number has quadrupled to nearly 1,200, reflecting the rapid growth of both print and…
With growing frustration among aspiring cricketers across Telangana — particularly those outside Greater Hyderabad — the time has come for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to act on a long-pending and just demand: recognition of the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA). Even the Supreme Court has directed the BCCI to address this…
Special Correspondent The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has once again become a theatre of intrigue and manipulation. This time, the target of its entrenched power brokers appears to be Justice Naveen Rao (Retd), the High Court–appointed administrator tasked with overseeing the association’s functioning. According to sources familiar with the developments, certain vested interests within the…
Despite years of turmoil, corruption allegations, nepotism, and court battles surrounding the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), there are encouraging signs emerging from the senior team. Riding on the momentum of their recent Butchi Babu Trophy success, the Hyderabad batsmen have shown remarkable resilience and consistency. As a former batter, I have no hesitation in giving…
Who are you? Do you truly know yourself? First, find out who you are. If you think you are just the body, it’s not possible, for the body has its limitations. If you think you are the mind, that too is limited; it’s just another layer. But if you realize you are Silence, or Space…
MS Shanker Just when one thought the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) couldn’t sink any deeper, comes a fresh controversy — this time from the women’s state teams. After the storm over biased selections in the men’s Under-19 and Under-23 squads, parents and former players are now up in arms over alleged corruption, favoritism, and nepotism…
Major Who Conquered World Football In the pantheon of football’s greatest legends, few names shine as brightly as Ferenc Puskás. The Hungarian forward, whose left foot was described as a “magic wand,” transformed the beautiful game and left an indelible mark on football history that resonates even today, decades after he hung up his boots….
As informed earlier, we have temporarily put on hold the series “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket”(Saturdays) and “Who Ruined HCA?” (Sundays). This decision comes in response to the growing confidence expressed by players across all levels, officials, and several club secretaries in our e-paper’s continued efforts to expose the ongoing scams within the Hyderabad Cricket…
Communication skills play a vital role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are the four key components of communication. However, many people tend to overlook the importance of sharpening their listening skills. When listening is neglected, it can lead to irreparable losses in relationships and professional growth….
