Telangana Police T20 tournament to feature 21 teams from November 17

Hyderabad: The Future City Police Commissionerate will organise a three-day T20 cricket tournament featuring 21 teams from November 17 to 19 as part of the fifth Telangana Police Sports and Games Meet 2026.

Police officials reviewed preparations for the Cluster-B competition during a meeting at the Future City Police Commissionerate Conference Hall on Monday, November 2.

The preparatory meeting followed instructions from Future City Police Commissioner Dr. Tarun Joshi. Officials also constituted 10 committees to coordinate arrangements for the Telangana Police T20 tournament.

Telangana Police T20 tournament preparations reviewed

CAR Admin Reserve Inspector Srinivas presented the proposed arrangements for the three-day competition. His presentation covered participating teams, cricket grounds, accommodation, transportation, security, medical facilities and food arrangements.

The officials reviewed these requirements and discussed the responsibilities assigned to the organising committees. Additionally, they examined coordination measures needed among different police departments before the tournament.

The Future City Police Commissionerate will oversee the competition, which forms part of the fifth Telangana Police Sports and Games Meet. A total of 21 teams are scheduled to participate in the Cluster-B T20 cricket tournament.

Ten committees formed to coordinate arrangements

As part of the Telangana Police T20 tournament preparations, officials constituted 10 committees to handle organisational responsibilities. The committees will coordinate different aspects of the event, including arrangements reviewed during the preparatory meeting.

Officers discussed the need to complete the required preparations before the tournament begins on November 17. They also stressed coordination among the committees and participating departments to manage the three-day competition.

The review covered logistical requirements, security arrangements and facilities for participating teams. Maheshwaram Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police K. Narayana Reddy and Chevella Zone DCP Yogesh Gautam attended the meeting.

Traffic DCP Shivam Upadhyaya and Shadnagar Zone DCP Ch. Sirisha also participated. Special Branch Assistant Commissioner of Police M. Hussaini Naidu and Future City Commissionerate CAR Headquarters ACP Arun Kumar were present.

Zonal ACPs, Circle Inspectors, Reserve Inspectors and other police officers attended the review. During the meeting, officers discussed coordination between departments responsible for organising the Telangana Police T20 tournament. The competition is scheduled to run from November 17 to 19 under the Future City Police Commissionerate.