The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has named Ambati Rayudu as its Director of Cricket Operations, tasking the former India batter with steering day-to-day cricket activity and strengthening the association\u2019s development pathways. The appointment was approved by the HCA Apex Council, which said Rayudu will supervise cricketing operations, oversee development programmes, and work on improving overall efficiency within the HCA.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the HCA highlighted Rayudu\u2019s international experience as a key asset for the region\u2019s cricket ecosystem. It added that his background is expected to offer a more professional perspective to Hyderabad cricket and help motivate the next generation of local players.<\/p>\n
Rayudu, who is 40 years old and has played 55 ODIs and six T20Is for India, said he believes cricket should be kept distinct from day-to-day administration. He also stressed that the primary focus of his role will be player welfare and long-term growth for Hyderabad\u2019s domestic structure. \u201cCricket should be run with players in mind,\u201d Rayudu said, adding that his goal is to build Hyderabad into the kind of powerhouse it \u201ctruly deserves\u201d \u2014 one that consistently produces international-level talent.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made during a media interaction where Rayudu was joined by HCA president Amarnath and secretary M Jeevan Reddy. During the event, Rayudu outlined his early priorities, placing anti-corruption measures at the top of his agenda. \u201cMy first priorities after joining here are corruption-free cricket and zero tolerance towards corruption,\u201d he said, before reiterating that the association\u2019s most basic commitment must be to keep the sport free from wrongdoing.<\/p>\n
He also made it clear that there would be no exemptions for anyone found guilty of breaching integrity standards. Rayudu said offenders would be reported to the ACSU and the BCCI, and that the guilty would face blacklisting. He added that the policy would apply broadly \u2014 \u201cbe it a player, a parent, a selector or an umpire\u201d \u2014 and stated that the committee would also ensure selectors remain free from corruption.<\/p>\n
Rayudu further indicated that he wants to introduce a player contract system. He pointed to a similar initiative recently announced by the Mumbai Cricket Association, saying it is among the plans being considered in Hyderabad. \u201cAmong the things in the pipeline is a player contract system, which will eventually be proposed to the secretary as well as the association \u2014 something the Mumbai Cricket Association has announced recently,\u201d Rayudu said. \u201cThat is something we are really looking to implement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wrapping up, Rayudu said his focus is on serving the game and the players first, while working to elevate Hyderabad cricket to the level it aims to reach. \u201cI am here to serve cricket. I am here to serve our players, most importantly,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd I am here to take Hyderabad cricket to where it truly belongs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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