Mumbai, July 10: Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has sought a thorough inquiry into the functioning of the Hyderabad Cricket Association and the disbandment of its current administration, following the resignation of its president, A. Jagan Mohan Rao was arrested by the CID in connection with the IPL tickets case. Azhar, a former president of HCA, said that the IPL tickets case and rampant corruption in HCA, and added that the current HCA body has failed to discharge its duties properly. ‘I Sometimes Regret Having Played Cricket’: Mohammad Azharuddin on Removal of His Name From Rajiv Gandhi Stadium North Stand.

The investigation into the IPL ticket took a decisive turn with the arrest of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao on Wednesday. The Telengana CID arrested Rao after the Vigilance and Enforcement Wing submitted a report to the State government on the alleged irregularities in the HCA.

Mohammed Azharuddin Calls For Disbandment of HCA Administration

The state government had ordered an inquiry into the functioning of HCA after the Sunrisers Hyderabad levelled serious allegations against the state cricket body. The inquiry has found major irregularities and has recommended disciplinary action against the HCA administration.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad management had threatened to relocate the IPL franchise to another city after the HCA administration locked some corporate boxes following a dispute with the franchise over free tickets to the state body. The corporate boxes were unlocked only after SRH succumbed to the pressure and allocated the number of tickets demanded by HCA officials. Mohammad Azharuddin Best Wishes for Son Mohammad Asaduddin on Appointment As Congress’ Telangana General Secretary.

As per the probe findings, SRH was already providing 10 per cent of match tickets free of charge to HCA, following established norms. Despite this, the HCA secretary allegedly demanded an additional 10 per cent, which SRH refused. The report further noted that HCA president A. Jagan Mohan Rao made a similar request for an extra 10 per cent of tickets for personal use. Upon the franchise’s refusal, he allegedly retaliated by creating logistical obstacles.

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