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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 7th September 2025, 7:50 AM
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recognised as the wealthiest cricket board in the world, has seen consistent growth in revenue over the past five years. Much of India’s dominance in global cricket is underpinned by its substantial treasury and the contributions it makes to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The board’s coffers have expanded through investments, sponsorships, cricket tours, and television rights.
According to a report published by sports-focused website CricBuzz, the BCCI has accumulated a total of ₹20,185 crore over the last five years.
| Year | Treasury Before State Disbursement (₹ Crore) | Treasury After State Disbursement (₹ Crore) | Annual Increase (₹ Crore) |
| 2019 | 6,059 | – | – |
| 2024 | – | 20,686 | 14,627 |
The report notes that, after distributing funds to all state associations in the previous fiscal year, the board’s treasury stood at ₹20,686 crore. Comparatively, in 2019, prior to disbursements, the treasury had ₹6,059 crore, indicating a growth of ₹14,627 crore (≈ ₹20,185 crore over five years).
The BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 28 September, will officially release the latest financial accounts. Meanwhile, it has emerged that the board consistently pays substantial income tax, countering claims that it evades taxes. For the 2023–24 fiscal year, BCCI has set aside ₹3,150 crore for tax liabilities, including funds reserved to cover potential court and tribunal cases.
| Revenue Source | 2023–24 Earnings (₹ Crore) | 2022–23 Earnings (₹ Crore) | Notes |
| Media Rights | 813.14 | 2,524.80 | Decline due to fewer international fixtures at home |
| International Tours | 361.22 | 642.78 | Revenue from men’s international tours and events decreased |
| Investment Income | 986.45 | 533.05 | Interest from bank deposits; maximised returns under Jay Shah’s supervision |
| Surplus Income | 1,623.08 | 1,167.99 | Driven mainly by IPL 2023 revenues and ICC disbursements |
Note: While revenue from media rights and international tours declined due to fewer home fixtures, investment returns and surplus income grew significantly.
BCCI has also earmarked funds for cricket infrastructure, welfare, and development:
| Fund/Allocation | Amount (₹ Crore) | Purpose |
| Cricket Infrastructure Development Fund | 1,200 | Building stadiums, training facilities |
| Platinum Jubilee Welfare Fund | 350 | Welfare initiatives for players and staff |
| Cricket Development Fund | 500 | Grassroots cricket and talent development |
In addition, for the 2023–24 fiscal year, the board distributed ₹1,990.18 crore to various state cricket associations. The allocation for 2024–25 has been planned at ₹2,013.97 crore, continuing support for domestic cricket growth.
The BCCI’s strategic revenue management, including diversified income streams, prudent investment, and infrastructure planning, has cemented its position as the wealthiest cricket board globally, sustaining India’s competitive edge in world cricket.
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