Published: November 11, 2026 at 10:06 pm
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has successfully taken its innovative and ambitious Telangana state women’s cricket development programme to a significant milestone, marking an important step towards strengthening the future of women’s cricket in the state.
As part of this pioneering initiative, HCA conducted selection trials across Telangana, screening more than 500 aspiring women cricketers. Following the trials, 200 promising players were identified, comprising 100 players from various districts and 100 players from Hyderabad city. These players subsequently underwent intensive coaching and training programmes at Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar and Hyderabad.
Following the completion of the training programme, HCA shortlisted 120 talented and emerging women cricketers — 60 from the districts and 60 from Hyderabad city. These players have been divided into eight teams, with 15 players in each team, to participate in a series of 32 competitive matches at Karimnagar and Siddipet.
The matches are designed to provide players with valuable competitive exposure, including both day and night match experiences, enabling them to demonstrate their abilities, develop match temperament and prepare themselves for higher levels of cricket.
The entire programme is being organised under the supervision of the HCA women’s cricket committee, headed by Sunitha Anand, with the active support and coordination of her dedicated team. Throughout the training and match programme, HCA has provided a comprehensive support system comprising qualified coaches, assistant coaches, physiotherapists, strength and conditioning experts, along with the necessary coaching and training equipment. High-quality cricket grounds and supporting infrastructure have also been arranged to ensure professional training and playing conditions.
The inaugural day of this 12-day cricket development and practice match programme was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Velchala Jagapathi Rao Memorial Cricket Ground, Karimnagar, marking the commencement of an exciting competitive phase for the emerging women cricketers.
The occasion marked another important milestone in HCA’s efforts to take structured cricket development beyond Hyderabad and create meaningful opportunities for talented cricketers from every district of Telangana.
This initiative is expected to provide a strong platform for identifying future state-level players while creating a more inclusive, systematic and sustainable pathway for the development of women’s cricket across Telangana.
