The former office-bearers expressed concern that cricket has not been given priority in recent years.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is painful to see that norms are being thrown to the wind and, in the process, cricket is suffering. Violating the byelaws is a violation of the Supreme Court orders. But, the administrators are least bothered about following the norms,\u201d Ayub said.<\/p>\n
He also raised questions about the proposed T20 league in the State.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can one start the season without the selectors? How will selection for the State teams be done if there are no selectors to watch the games? Even last year the selectors were appointed after the league started.\u201d<\/p>\n
The former Test cricketer was also critical of the decision to schedule the league during peak summer when the State is under a red alert.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe HCA constitution has clearly laid down norms for appointing selectors and other standing committees. All appointments have to be done at the AGM. Our only aim is to ensure that the HCA constitution is followed to the letter. We cannot pick and choose what to follow and what not to follow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sesh Narayan reiterated that clubs are the stakeholders in the HCA and should be treated as such.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe expenses for running a team have gone up and, therefore, the development fund should be released for the clubs. The clubs provide players for the State teams and are a cog in the wheel.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manoj urged the HCA to fix the system. \u201cThere are so many experienced people in the HCA whose expertise can be utilised in the conduct of the league matches\u201d.<\/p>\n
Published on Apr 20, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n