The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President Jagan Mohan Rao, along with four others, on charges of document forgery and financial misappropriation.
Following the arrests, the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has written to the Crime Investigation Department (CID), urging a deeper probe and criminal action against not just Rao, but also:
- Members of the HCA Apex Council
- MLC K. Kavitha
- MLA K.T. Rama Rao (KTR)
- Pratap, former HCA AE Director
Allegations
The TCA’s letter alleges:
- Massive corruption in selections and finances within HCA over the last 10 years
- BCCI transferred approximately ₹500–600 crore during this period
- Yet, there is no visible cricket infrastructure, no property purchases, or asset creation by HCA in Hyderabad
TCA also claimed that Kavitha and KTR have been “influencing and running the show behind the scenes” at HCA since the formation of Telangana.
Arrest Details
Apart from Jagan Mohan Rao, those arrested include:
- C.J. Srinivas Rao (Treasurer)
- Suneel Kante (CEO)
- Rajendra Yadav (Sri Chakra Cricket Club General Secretary)
- G. Kavitha (President, Sri Chakra Cricket Club)
Additional Charges
The CBI has further alleged:
- Rao and his associates blackmailed Sunrisers Hyderabad officials during IPL 2024-25 for VIP passes and corporate box access
- Forgery of documents related to Sri Chakra Cricket Club (formerly Gowlipura Cricket Club), including forging the signature of its president, C. Krishna Yadav
