Hyderabad, March 31 -- Taking cognizance of the allegations against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) for intimidating and blackmailing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) management for complimentary IPL tickets, the Telangana government has ordered the vigilance director to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.

The Telangana chief minister's office (CMO) warned that if the allegations against HCA are proven correct, strict action will be taken.

Controversy arose after the SRH's general manager (Sports) Srinath TB reportedly accused of harassment by HCA officials, particularly president Jagan Mohan Rao, and threatened to find a different venue if the situation did not improve. He stated that they have been collaborating wit...