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Ambati Rayudu Takes Charge as HCA Cricket Operations Head, Vows to Fight Corruption

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has been appointed as Head of Cricket Operations for the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He has pledged to fight corruption, which has plagued the association for years. Rayudu plans to introduce a player contract system and establish a centre of excellence. His appointment is seen as an attempt to improve the standard of cricket in the state.

Key Points: Ambati Rayudu Appointed HCA Head of Cricket Operations

  • Ambati Rayudu appointed as HCA Head of Cricket Operations
  • Vows to fight corruption in HCA
  • Plans to introduce player contract system like MCA
  • Aims to establish a centre of excellence in Hyderabad
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Ambati Rayudu takes over as Head of Cricket Operations for HCA

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu appointed as Head of Cricket Operations for HCA, promising to eliminate corruption and modernize cricketing operations.

"It is a great opportunity to clean up a few things, but I am more excited to see the immense cricketing talent in Hyderabad and Telangana flourish. - Ambati Rayudu"

Hyderabad, May 5

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has been appointed as Head of Cricket Operations for the Hyderabad Cricket Association, pledging to fight corruption, the allegations of which have plagued the association for many years, as he took charge on Tuesday.

"I am very happy to announce that I have been appointed as the Head of cricketing operations for HCA by Justice P Naveen Rao(SMC), M Jeevan Reddy (Secretary HCA), and the apex council. It is a great opportunity to clean up a few things, but I am more excited to see the immense cricketing talent in Hyderabad and Telangana flourish and produce more players to represent the country," Rayudu said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

The former Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings batter, who also made a vow to address matters of deep concern in HCA, has identified the elimination of corruption as an immediate priority.

"A player contract system, like what the Mumbai Cricket Association recently announced, is in the pipeline. We will modernise and professionalise our cricketing operations, which will be automated to avoid human interference," Rayudu said in comments to local media organisations on Tuesday.

Rayudu also said he has plans to establish a centre of excellence inspired by the one in Bengaluru.

Rayudu, who started his domestic career in Hyderabad, representing in age-group tournaments before coming into the limelight at the U-19 World Cup, said he would like to focus on cricket in the state and leave politics to others.

He also said that the players are the priority and it was his job to focus on the welfare of the players.

Rayudu has had a chequered history with the HCA and had moved to the neighbouring Andhra Cricket Association following a controversial falling-out with some of the players, including the son of former India spinner Shivlal Yadav, who was the top administrator in HCA at that time.

His appointment as Head of Cricket Operations is being seen as an attempt by the present HCA governing body to improve the standard of the game in the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Rayudu has had his own controversies and falling-outs. But if he can actually implement a proper player contract system like Mumbai, that would be a game-changer. Actions speak louder than words, Ambati ji.
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Michael C
As someone who follows Indian cricket from abroad, it's refreshing to see ex-players taking administrative roles. Rayudu's experience with CSK and MI could really help modernize HCA. The center of excellence plan sounds ambitious. Let's see if he can deliver.
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Rohit P
Finally someone who will focus on actual cricket rather than politics! The way HCA has been run, it's a miracle we still produce talent like Vihari and Tilak Varma. Rayudu's plan to automate operations is exactly what we need - less human interference = less corruption. 👌
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James A
Interesting appointment. Rayudu's time with Andhra after leaving HCA might actually help him see both sides of the coin. But I hope he doesn't let past grudges cloud his judgment. The state has too much talent to waste on administrative mess.
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Kavya N
Let's be real - every administrator promises to fight corruption. What I want to see is actual transparency in selections and contracts. Rayudu saying he'll focus on cricket and leave politics is a good start, but we've heard that before. Prove it with results, bhai! 💪
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