Hyderabad, July 26, 2025 —
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has appointed retired Justice Naveen Rao to oversee the functioning of the *Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). The decision comes amid serious allegations of irregularities and ongoing investigations by the *Telangana CID.
High Court Steps In To Restore Order in HCA
The official order was issued on Friday, authorizing Justice Naveen Rao to monitor all administrative and financial activities within the HCA. This move is aimed at ensuring transparency and restoring credibility to the cricket body.
The appointment follows a series of complaints and reports highlighting alleged *misuse of power, financial mismanagement, and *illegal appointments within the association.
CID Intensifies Probe Into HCA Irregularities
The TG CID (Telangana Crime Investigation Department) has been actively investigating these allegations. According to sources, CID has already interrogated several key HCA officials and club representatives, including:
- HCA President Jagan Mohan Rao
- Treasurer Srinivas Rao
- Chief Financial Officer CJ Srinivasa Rao
- CEO Sunil Kante
- Srichakra Cricket Club Secretary Rajender Yadav
- Club President Kavitha
CID’s preliminary findings reportedly suggest that Jagan Mohan Rao’s election as HCA President was conducted in violation of standard procedures, raising questions about its legality.
High Stakes for Telangana Cricket
The scandal has created ripples across the cricket community in Telangana. HCA, once a reputed cricketing body, has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Fans and stakeholders alike are now demanding greater transparency and accountability.
“It’s not just about cricket. It’s about trust in the system,” said a senior official familiar with the matter.
The court’s decision to bring in Justice Naveen Rao is being seen as a course-correcting step, ensuring the integrity of future cricket operations and elections within HCA.
Key Developments:
- Retired Justice Naveen Rao appointed to supervise HCA activities
- TG CID investigation underway into financial and electoral irregularities
- Key officials from HCA and affiliated clubs under scrutiny
- Jagan Mohan Rao’s election deemed possibly illegal in preliminary CID report