SUBJECT: Under-14 inter-School Cricket–2025-26- Reg

The Hyderabad Cricket Association is pleased to announce the commencement of the Under-14 School Cricket Tournament for the 2025–26 season. This tournament aims to promote grassroots cricket and provide a competitive platform for young school-level cricketers.

A maximum of 72 schools will be permitted to participate in the tournament. Participation will be strictly on a first-come, first-served basis from 24th November 2025 at 10:00 a.m. onwards at RGICS, Uppal. 

Player Eligibility (Cut Off Dates): Only students born between 01-09-2011 and 31-08-2013 are eligible to participate in the tournament. All schools must strictly adhere to the age-eligibility criteria.

Team Entry Requirements: : Each school must submit a maximum 15-player team entry and it cannot be changed further, along with the following mandatory details and documents for each student: 

1. Full Name of the Student
2. Date of Birth (DOB).
3. Aadhar Card
4. Admission Number
5. School Bonafide Certificate (current year), duly signed and sealed by the Principa

Entry Fee: An Entry Fee of Rs. 2,000/- per school team is mandatory, non-refundable, and must be submitted along with the above players detailed entry on school letterhead, duly signed and sealed by the Principal. 

Important Notice on Document Verification: In case any discrepancy, falsification, or mismatch is found in the documents submitted, the Hyderabad Cricket Association will take strict action.The concerned school will be suspended from all future HCA tournaments and will be blacklisted from participation.

Submission Deadline: All entries, along with the required documents and entry fee, must be submitted on or before 29th November 2026, by 5:00 PM IST, at HCA RGICS, Uppal, Inward Section. Incomplete entries or submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Additional Information: Detailed fixtures, ground allocations, and tournament guidelines will be uploaded on the HCA Official Website (hycricket.org or hycricket.in) soon. Schools, coaches, and officials are advised to check the website regularly for updates.

HCA encourages all schools to support and motivate their young cricketers to participate with enthusiasm, discipline, and sportsmanship.