BlackMail claims shake up relationship between SRH and HCA
During the ongoing conflict Kavya Maran Jointly owned Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) It fell into a major controversy with allegations of fearful mail and threats over free tickets for the IPL 2025 season. At the heart of the competition is the HCA’s request for additional free tickets over 3,900 agreed allocations per match, including 50 VIP box tickets. SRH claims that HCA officials locked the VIP box during a recent match Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)refuse to open it until their demands are met.
SRH threatens relocation
In a strongly-worded letter addressed to HCA treasurer CJ Srinivas, SRH team manager Srinath TB denounced HCA officials, particularly President Jagan Mohan Rao, for forced tactics. The letter warned that if these issues continue, SRH will move the home match to another venue and be ready to file a formal complaint. Indian Cricket Committee (BCCI). Srinath also argued that the action has continued since the previous IPL season and has created significant operational challenges for the franchise.
Telangana CM Order Probe
The escalating conflict elicited intervention from Prime Minister Telangana Revanth Reddy, who ordered an investigation into the matter. Reports suggest that the CM is unhappy with the HCA’s handling of the situation and investigated the allegations with IPS senior officer Kota Kota Three Anything Lady. The intervention highlights growing concerns about HCA management practices amid ongoing financial conflicts and operational inefficiencies.
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HCA denies fraud
In response to SRH’s allegations, the HCA denied compulsory actions or fearful mail. Association officials say the requests for additional tickets are made in good faith and are not intended to interfere with the operations of SRH. They further revealed that there was no personal request from Jagan Mohan Rao to block tickets and expressed their willingness to resolve the issue amicably.
Impact on SRH’s IPL Campaign
The controversy comes at a challenging time for Sunriser, who started them. IPL 2025 season Winning and two consecutive losses. The additional pressure from this conflict can further complicate field efforts when navigating both internal and external challenges. Fans fear that if SRH moves home matches, it will affect Hyderabad’s reputation as an IPL host city and steal live-action from local supporters.