Hyderabad: Mohammad Azharuddin is heartbroken after the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) decided to remove his name from a stand at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, near Hyderabad.
So much so that the former India captain regrets having played cricket.
Slamming the authorities for the ‘disgraceful’ move, Azharuddin urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to step in and look into the matter.
“It pains me deeply to say this, but I sometimes regret having played cricket. It’s heartbreaking to see individuals with little to no understanding of the game now in positions to teach and lead. It’s a complete disgrace to the sport,” Azharuddin was quoted as saying by Gulf News.
“I am determined to pursue legal action against this injustice, and I urge the BCCI to intervene and take appropriate action. This issue isn’t isolated — Sunrisers Hyderabad also had a dispute with the association over passes, highlighting a pattern of conflict and poor governance,” Azhar claimed.
HCA’s Ethics Officer and Ombudsman Justice V Eswaraiah has directed the state association to erase Azhar’s name from the North Pavilion Stand following allegations of favouritism levelled against the former India captain during his tenure as HCA president.
