Former India batter Ambati Rayudu, who alleged "rampant corruption" at the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) in 2019, has been appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations. After the allegation, Rayudu left Hyderabad in the 2019-20 domestic season and went on to play for Andhra Pradesh and Baroda later. He has been appointed for a three-year term, which begins immediately.