The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) on Sunday announced open selection trials for the senior men category for the 2026–27 cricket season.
The trials are exclusively open to players who are not registered in the HCA League season 2026–27 and who fulfill the eligibility, domicile, and other requirements prescribed by HCA. The trials will be held on May 21 at the Gymkhana ground in Secunderabad.
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Eligibility criteria: Players must be 16 years and above (born on or before 31st August 2010). Players must not be older than 36 years of age (born on or after 31st August 1990).
Domicile requirement: Players born outside Telangana must establish continuous residence in Telangana for a minimum period of three years as per HCA guidelines, commencing from May 19, 2023.
Foreign passport / overseas players: Applications shall not be accepted from players born outside India or from individuals holding foreign passports.
Registration details: Registration shall commence at 11 am on May 18, 2026 and will remain open until 11:59 pm on May 20, 2026. Registrations shall be accepted strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of 5,000 registrations will be accepted during the registration window.
Out of the total registrations received, the first 3,000 eligible players shall be shortlisted for Phase–I Trials based on the respective player categories, namely batters, bowlers, all-rounders, wicketkeepers.
The remaining registered players beyond the initial 3,000 shortlisted candidates shall be considered for Phase–II Trials. The schedule and related details for Phase–II will be communicated in due course.
Trials will be held on May 21 at the Gymkhana grounds as per batches and slots allotted. Morning session: 7 am to 11:00 am and evening session from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Trials will be conducted in batches. The reporting date and time slot for each player will be communicated individually through email and will also be updated on the HCA websites: www.hycricket.org, www.hycricket.in
Mandatory documents: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of registration and verification: Valid Date of Birth (DOB) proof, Aadhaar Card.
Important instructions: Players must report only 30 minutes prior to their allotted reporting time. Original Aadhaar Card must be carried for verification purposes. Players should wear coloured cricket clothing suitable for white-ball cricket. Players are advised to carry their personal cricket kit. Parents, guardians, and outsiders shall not be permitted inside the ground or trial venue during the trials. Participation in the trials does not guarantee selection.
For registration, detailed terms and conditions, and further updates, players may visit: www.hycricket.org or www.hycricket.in
