Ambati Rayudu, a former Indian cricketer, has been appointed as the Head of Cricket Operations for the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Announcing his new role on social media, Rayudu expressed his eagerness to improve the cricketing landscape in Hyderabad and Telangana, focusing on developing local talent to enhance the region's representation at the national level. Rayudu, who debuted in 2001-02, has had a notable playing career, featuring in 55 ODIs, six T20Is, and 97 first-class matches. He has also secured six IPL titles, three each with the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. After his retirement from Indian cricket, he continued playing in various leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the International League T20 (ILT20) in 2023 and 2024.