Ambati Rayudu takes charge as HCA Head of Cricket Operations, vows to fight corruption

Ambati Rayudu has been appointed the new Head of Cricket Operations of the Hyderabad Cricket Association on Tuesday.

Rayudu, who takes charge with immediate effect on an initial three-year term, said he is here to serve Hyderabad as he detailed an ambitious vision centered on reform, transparency, and structural overhaul. At the heart of his roadmap lies a commitment to streamlining cricketing operations and ensuring fairness in selections across all age groups – an enduring bone of contention in the region. 

“I’m a firm believer that cricket should be separated from administration and all the other related matters. Cricket should be run with players being the priority, and my job is to look after players’ welfare and make Hyderabad a powerhouse of domestic cricket,” Rayudu said.

The former India international did not shy away from addressing deeper concerns, identifying eliminating 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.”

Retd. Justice Pingle Vijender (extreme right) will head a newly formed four-member Anti-Corruption & Security Unit within the Hyderabad Cricket Association in a press conference also chaired by HCA president Amarnath (L) and secretary M. Jeevan Reddy (second from right).
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Rayudu also laid out plans to establish a centre of excellence inspired by the one in Bengaluru. Drawing from his own journey, the 40-year-old also stressed the importance of open trials to unearth raw talent and create equal opportunities.

Meanwhile, HCA Secretary M. Jeevan Reddy revealed that the association is actively working to expand its footprint into rural regions, with infrastructure development taking center stage.

“Mahabubnagar and Karimnagar have new stadiums. Apart from these two, we also acquired a ground in Nizamabad. We are also in discussion for land acquisition in Khammam, Warangal and Nalgonda. It should be finalised in the next two or three months,” he said.

He also announced that Retd. Justice Pingle Vijender will head a newly formed four-member Anti-Corruption & Security Unit, alongside the rollout of a user-friendly grievance redressal system.

Published on May 05, 2026