The association is presently gearing up to host the T20 series opener between India and West Indies on December 6.
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Hyderabad Cricket Association President Mohammad Azharuddin on Thursday said that he would look into and address the allegations of corruption made by former cricketer Ambati Rayudu, after the association hosts the T20 series opener between India and West Indies on December 6.
Last week, Rayudu had urged Telangana's Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister KT Rama Rao to look into "rampant corruption prevailing in HCA" and urged Azharuddin to “isolate himself from the seasoned crooks.”
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Azharuddin said that all his focus was presently on the upcoming match.
Stating that he wanted the media to strictly report on the game, he assured those who had gathered that another press conference would be organised after December 6, where he would address the allegations that were made.
On Saturday, Rayudu had tweeted, "How can Hyderabad be great when it's cricket team is influenced by money and corrupt people who have numerous ACB (Anti-Corruption Bureau) cases against them which are being swept under the carpet?"
This was Rayudu's first tweet after his social media outburst post the 2019 World Cup snub when all-rounder Vijay Shankar was chosen over him.
When asked to respond to Rayudu's comments, Azharuddin was later quoted as saying that Rayudu was a "frustrated cricketer".
In response, Rayudu took to Twitter again last Sunday, stating, "Hi @azharflicks let's not make it personal. The issue is bigger than us. We both know what's going on in HCA. You have a god-given opportunity to clean up Hyderabad cricket. I strongly urge you to isolate yourself from the seasoned crooks. You will be saving generations of future cricketers (sic.)."
Rayudu had announced his exit from all formats of the game and retired midway during the World Cup, but a few months later, went back on his decision and said that he is open to playing national cricket as well as in the Indian Premier League.
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