![]() History of Hyderabad Cricket Association ![]() Thus it can be said that Hyderabad Cricket Association from 1934 has been the guardians of the game of cricket and keepers of sacred code in Hyderabad and Telangana districts. Recent Developments in Hyderabad Cricket Association The Hyderabad Cricket Association has been quite successful as the custodians of the game of cricket and keepers of sacred code in Hyderabad and Telangana districts till its inception in the year of 1934. The association has played key roles in introducing a large number of eminent cricket players to the Indian Cricket that include the likes of VVS Laxman and Mohammad Azharuddin. It has also done some great jobs in organising a number of cricket matches and tournaments in its premium stadiums, quite successfully throughout its journey. The Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup that started its journey in the years of 1930-31 in Hyderabad is considered to be one of the most popular domestic tournaments in India, till now. The Hyderabad Cricket Association has spread its activities under the proper guidance of several eminent personalities after its inception and it has become successful to blossom into an effective governing body. It also nurtured the sport of cricket efficiently within its domain by creating ample vistas for the cricketers and also for their dreams of achieving national and international glory. In the present years, Hyderabad now boosts of an exclusive state-of-the-art cricket venue ready to host international matches in a fashion suitable to the great game of cricket which is at par with any international venue of highest repute, thanks to the endeavours of Mr. N.S.Yadav, Hon. Secretary at HCA, 2000-09. Though, unfortunately there is no international standard cricket venue available in Hyderabad, the fact did not de-motivate the association from continuing its relentless endeavours for the improvement of cricket in Hyderabad. Mr. Kiran Kumar, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is the currently the Chief Patron of Hyderabad Cricket Association, where as Arshad Ayub is the President of the association. |