Special Reports
Special Correspondent A two-vote victory is technically a win. But in an election clouded by allegations of money power, political influence, and the decisive role of institutional votes, some within Hyderabad’s cricketing fraternity are privately asking a pointed question: Does such a narrow margin truly reflect a victory, or does it reveal how deeply contested…
Special Correspondent Despite publishing a series of explosive reports exposing alleged irregularities, corruption, nepotism and the entrenched “pay-to-play” culture within the administration of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), this e-paper has chosen to provide a platform to candidates contesting the lone post that will go to polls — Treasurer. The election has effectively been reduced…
By Special Correspondent The murky world of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appears to be heading toward another storm. Fresh claims suggest that the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly intensified its probe into alleged financial irregularities in the association, following persistent complaints from the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) and other stakeholders who have…
Special Correspondent Indian sport has often produced heroes who defy odds, challenge stereotypes, and rewrite the boundaries of possibility. In women’s football, one such shining name today is Manisha Kalyan—a gifted attacking midfielder whose dazzling skill, relentless determination, and fearless ambition have elevated Indian football to new heights over the past decade. At just 24,…
In moments of global uncertainty, nations are tested not merely by the strength of their economy or military power, but by the maturity of their diplomacy and the clarity of their leadership. As the world grapples with a severe energy shock triggered by the escalating West Asian conflict and disruptions around the strategic Strait of…
By Special Correspondent As the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) prepares to conduct polling for the lone remaining post of Treasurer on March 15, a crucial and uncomfortable question resurfaces: will the HCA finally complete the unfinished task entrusted to it by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, based on the recommendations of the Single-Member Committee? At the…
MS Shanker For decades, cricket in India was famously described as a religion. The metaphor captured the passion of millions who worshipped their heroes and filled stadiums with chants and tricolours. But in today’s India, the game has quietly evolved into something even bigger — an economic powerhouse. A fascinating insight shared in a WhatsApp…
Special Correspondent What many in Hyderabad’s cricketing circles had quietly predicted now appears to have unfolded almost exactly along expected lines. The intense political pressure allegedly mounted behind the scenes to ensure the installation of a preferred candidate as Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) seems to have finally prevailed, with Jeevan Reddy now…
Though the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s league season has ended, our e-paper’s effort to highlight the urgent need to clean up its administration continues. Through a series of articles offering sharp and factual critiques, we have repeatedly pointed out the systemic failures and questionable decisions that appear driven by vested interests rather than the welfare of…
What more can an Indian cricket fan ask for? A historic 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final has not only crowned the India national cricket team champions once again, but has also etched a remarkable milestone in cricket history — a third consecutive T20…
