Telangana Cricket Association

Last updated

Telangana Cricket Association
Sport Cricket
Jurisdiction Telangana
AbbreviationTCA
FoundedJune 2014
Regional affiliationSouth Zone
Headquarters Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana
PresidentY L Narayana
Vice president(s)K V Reddy
SecretaryDharam Guruva Reddy
Official website
www.tcricket.in

The Telangana Cricket Association is a cricket administration organisation in the Indian state of Telangana. It want to be the governing body of cricket sport in Telangana state. [1] Its headquarters is situated in Somajiguda. [2]

Contents

TCA was founded in 2015 after Andhra Pradesh state got bifurcated and Telangana state came into existence. TCA alleg that Hyderabad cricket association (HCA) only concentrate on cricket development in Hyderabad city and ignore players from outside the city, from tens of districts. Due to it cricket is underdeveloped in districts and players don not get opportunity to play in Hyderabad cricket team. In 2018 Mumbai High Court gave direction to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to consider TCA's application of membership. [3]

Associate membership status

TCA applied for Associate Membership of Board of Control for Cricket in India citing inadequate representation and opportunities for players outside of Hyderabad under the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). [4] On May 4, Bombay High Court directed Committee of Administrators (CoA) of BCCI to hear and decide the plea by TCA before June 15, 2018. [5]

On May 30, 2018, TCA representatives met CoA of BCCI at its headquarters as per their invitation and presented their case on associate membership of TCA. [6] [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Board of Control for Cricket in India</span> National governing body of cricket in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the principal national governing body of cricket in India. Its headquarters is situated at the Cricket Centre in Churchgate, Mumbai. The BCCI is the wealthiest governing body of cricket in the world. The BCCI is involved in talent development through grassroots programs and cricket academies. Its initiatives include infrastructure development, coaching, and player welfare programs designed to maintain and enhance India's competitive performance internationally.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ranji Trophy</span> First-class cricket championship in India

The Ranji Trophy is a premier domestic first-class cricket championship played in India and organized annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The teams representing regional and state cricket associations participate. BCCI founded the championship in 1934, Since then it has been organised across various grounds and stadiums in India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cricket Club of India</span> Cricket club Mumbai, India

Cricket Club of India (CCI) is a cricket club located on Dinsha Wacha Road, in Churchgate of Mumbai, India. It was conceived as India's counterpart to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). It is considered one of the most prestigious clubs in the nation. The CCI uses the Brabourne Stadium for cricket games. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium</span> Cricket stadium in Hyderabad, India

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Uppal Stadium, is an international cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is owned and operated by Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). It is the home ground of Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team.

The Parsiscricket team was an Indian first-class cricket team which took part in the annual Bombay tournament. The team was founded by members of the Zoroastrian community in Bombay. It is affiliated to Mumbai Cricket Association.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hyderabad Cricket Association</span> Governing body of cricket in Telangana state, India

Hyderabad Cricket Association is the governing body of cricket activities in Hyderabad and other districts in the state of Telangana in India and the Hyderabad cricket team. It is an affiliated member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The association was founded in 1934 and has been affiliated to the BCCI ever since.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bihar Cricket Association</span> Cricket Organization in Bihar State, India

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) is the governing body of cricket activities in the Bihar state of India and the Bihar cricket team. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India as full member. BCA was founded in 1935. Supreme Court of India-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) approved BCA as the authorised body for organizing cricket in Bihar.

The 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting case arose when the Delhi Police arrested three cricketers, Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, on the charges of alleged spot-fixing. The three represented the Rajasthan Royals in the 2013 Indian Premier League. In a separate case, Mumbai Police arrested Vindu Dara Singh, Priyank Sepany and Chennai Super Kings Team Principal Gurunath Meiyappan for alleged betting.

The 2016 Indian Premier League season was the ninth season of the Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket league established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. The season began on 9 April 2016 and concluded on 29 May 2016 with the playing of the finals match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Ajay Shirke is a British businessman and the chairman of Cadence Audio SA which owns the businesses of Audio Lounge Ltd and also includes British-based Spendor Audio Systems, Siltech and Crystal Cable BV from the Netherlands. As of August 2016 Ajay Shirke purchased SME Limited, a company that manufactures precision turntables and pick-up arms as well as precision engineering parts for Formula One and the aerospace industry. In April 2018, Mr Shirke finalised the acquisition of the iconic Garrard turntable brand and also Loricraft Audio who for many years were the sole authorised service department for existing Garrard turntables. A major part of the Loricraft Audio business is the manufacture of the Professional Record Cleaning (PRC) range of record cleaning machines. These acquisitions are seen by industry observers, to further his commitment to preserve and promote the heritage of traditional British Hi-Fi brands.

The 2017–18 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 84th competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team are senior men's and women's domestic cricket teams based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2018 season of the Telangana T20 League, also known as Venkataswamy T20 tournament, was the first edition of the TTL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Telangana, India. The league was formed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HYCA) in 2017. After Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Telangana became third state in South India to launch its state T20 league with an initiative to provide major boost to rural cricketers who lag behind dur to lack of proper infrastructure and coaching facilities. The owners of the teams competing in the league are announced on 13 January 2018 by HYCA who have been selected on a first-come-first-serve basis after submitting an Expression of Interest and paying Rs 12.5 lakh each to HYCA for one-year contract. The team colours and logos were launched on 2 February 2018 with the inaugural match being held on 3 February at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

The 2016–17 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 83rd competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team are senior men's and women's domestic cricket teams based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2015–16 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 82nd competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team are senior men's and women's domestic cricket teams based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2014–15 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 81st competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team are senior men's and women's domestic cricket teams based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2018–19 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 85th competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team are senior men's and women's domestic cricket teams based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2020–21 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 87th competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team is senior men's domestic cricket team based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2021–22 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 88th competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team is senior men's domestic cricket team based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

The 2022–23 season is Hyderabad cricket team's 89th competitive season. The Hyderabad cricket team is senior men's domestic cricket team based in the city of Hyderabad, India, run by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). They represent the state of Telangana in domestic competitions.

References

  1. "TCA pitch."
  2. "Telangana Cricket Association". Tcricket. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  3. "Telangana Cricket Association applies for BCCI's associate membership". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Mumbai: The Times of India. 10 May 2018. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. "Telangana Cricket Association request associate member status from BCCI". Hindustan Times. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  5. "Bombay High Court Urges CoA Look Into Telangana's Membership Appeal". mid-day.com. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  6. "BCCI CoA invites Telangana Cricket Association for a meeting on May 30". telanganatoday.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  7. "TCA presents their case to CoA members". telanganatoday.com. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.