Controversy In HCA; Complaint Lodged With Police

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is once again embroiled in controversy, with fresh allegations of age fraud affecting its junior leagues.

According to a complaint lodged by an Anant Reddy with the Rachakonda Commissioner of Police, several players participating in the Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 league matches had allegedly submitted "fake birth certificates" to gain entry into the tournaments.

Reddy alleged that over-age players were using forged documents, depriving genuine young talent of fair opportunities to compete and progress in the sport.

This is not the first time that such allegations have surfaced. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had previously identified and banned six players for similar offenses. However, despite that precedent, HCA officials have allegedly failed to take corrective action, allowing the malpractice to continue unchecked.

The complaint also accuses certain HCA officials of corruption, alleging that players with political or personal influence were being favoured over more deserving and talented candidates. Reddy urged the Commissioner of Police to launch an immediate investigation and take strict action against the officials and players involved in the alleged misconduct.