Controversy over IPL tickets: TCA levels allegations against HCA

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

A controversy has erupted over the distribution of tickets for the IPL matches scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal. Telangana Cricket Association(TCA) General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy stated that around 4,000 complimentary passes are provided to the Hyderabad Cricket Association for every IPL match but they are not being given to young cricketers. He alleged that these passes are being retained by association officials instead of being distributed to genuine young players who are actively involved in cricket.

The TCA has demanded that these passes be allotted first to young cricketers who are registered with both the Telangana Cricket Association and the HCA. At the same time, the TCA also expressed concern over safety issues at the Uppal Stadium. It warned that conducting matches without proper fire safety clearances could lead to dangerous situations. The TCA has also urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to appoint a special supervisory committee to clean up the administration of the HCA.

It further alleged that former HCA president Mohammad Azharuddin had also failed to comply with court orders. According to the TCA, financial irregularities in the HCA could exceed Rs 300 crore. The association alleged that a nexus of political leaders, power brokers and private academies is harming the development of cricket in Telangana. TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy asserted that the association will continue its legal battle until the truth comes out.