Hyderabad, March 15 -- In a bid to ensure recognition to local talent and nurture cricketers in the city and other parts of Telangana, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is gearing up to organise the Telangana Premier League (TPL).

The HCA apex council formulated the plan in early February and has already initiated steps to bring it to fruition.

HCA president Arishnapally Jaganmohan Rao announced that the HCA will allocate Rs 1 crore to each district with plans to acquire land and build stadiums. Uppal Stadium will also undergo renovations, including a multi-level parking system.

Telangana Premier League

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