Former India captain mohammad azharuddin has expressed deep disappointment over the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman’s Directive to Remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The former cricketer did not hold back his emotion, calling the situation “Heartbreaking” and a “Complete disgrace to the sport.”
“It pains me deeply to say this, but i sometimes regret having perayed cricket. It’s heartbreaking to disgrace to the sport, “He Told IANS.
Azharuddin, who served as HCA President from September 2019 to September 2023, said he intends to take legal action and uraded the board of control for CRCKET in India (BCCI) to Step in.
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“I am determined to pursue legal action against this injustice, and I urge the bcci to intervene and take appropriate action. Association over passes, highlighting a pattern of Mismanagement and conflict, “The Former Skipper said.
He Further Added That The Situation Has Become Personal, Especially after he was barred from contesting the HCA Elections,
“What’s unfolding is beyond comprehension, and it hurts me on a personal level. I was not allowed to contest the HCA Elections, Simply Because I Exped the CORUPTION with the System. Me a target, “He said.
The decision to remove azharuddin’s name from the stadium stand was taken by justice (retd) V. Eswarih, The HCA’s Ethics Officer, Following a Petition Filed by Lords Club – A Member Association.
The petition alleged that azharuddin, during his tenure as HCA President, Misuned His Position By Taking Arbitrary Decisions. It pointed specifically to an aphx council meeting in December 2019, just a month after he took office, where a resolution was passed to name the north stand after he. According to HCA rules, Such Resolutions Require Approval from the general body, which was reportedly not obtained.
