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Hyderabad Cricket Association appoints Girish Dongre as new CEO
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association announced Girish Dongre as its chief executive officer, signalling a leadership change ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season.
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has officially named Girish Dongre as its chief executive officer. The appointment was communicated through a statement released by the association, confirming Dongre's elevation to the top administrative post.
Dongre will now oversee the day‑to‑day functioning of HCA, which is responsible for managing cricket activities in Hyderabad and the wider Telangana region. The association highlighted that his leadership is intended to enhance operational efficiency as the board prepares for the forthcoming domestic tournaments.
The decision comes at a time when HCA is aligning its structures with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure smooth coordination for events such as the Ranji Trophy and other state‑level competitions. Officials indicated that the new appointment aims to provide stable governance and support the growth of cricket in the state.
The move has been welcomed by stakeholders who view a dedicated CEO as a step toward more professional administration of the sport in Hyderabad.
Dongre will now oversee the day‑to‑day functioning of HCA, which is responsible for managing cricket activities in Hyderabad and the wider Telangana region. The association highlighted that his leadership is intended to enhance operational efficiency as the board prepares for the forthcoming domestic tournaments.
The decision comes at a time when HCA is aligning its structures with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure smooth coordination for events such as the Ranji Trophy and other state‑level competitions. Officials indicated that the new appointment aims to provide stable governance and support the growth of cricket in the state.
The move has been welcomed by stakeholders who view a dedicated CEO as a step toward more professional administration of the sport in Hyderabad.