The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the world. At the end of the last financial year, the BCCI reported a total income of INR 9,741.71 crore. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest income source of the BCCI. If we talk about the net worth, it is approximately INR 18,750 crores ($2.25 billion) in 2025.
Other key sources of income for the governing body are income from ICC distributions, media rights, interest income, and the Women’s Premier League. Other income sources include the matches that the men’s and women’s team plays throughout the year.
The recent “Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025” had a negative effect on the net worth of the BCCI. The bill banned real-money gaming and fantasy sports platforms, which were the major sponsors of Indian cricket. Dream11, one of the biggest fantasy platforms in the country, was the jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team. The BCCI had to cut short its ties with the firm after the ban.
The real impact of the bill will be visible when the BCCI releases its annual report next year. However, it won’t have a major effect as cricket is one of the most-watched sports in the country, and the board will likely fetch a huge sum of money from different sponsors.
Here’s all you need to know about the BCCI, its net worth, the comparison of the Indian board with other cricketing boards, and the influence that the BCCI has over the game of cricket due to its financial positioning.
BCCI Historical Context
Cricket was introduced to the country by the British, and the first recorded match was played in 1751. By the end of the 18th century, a lot of local cricket clubs were already established in the country. In 1912, an all-Indian cricket team traveled to England, sponsored and captained by the Maharaja of Patiala.
In November 1927, a meeting was held in Delhi and was attended by delegates from most of the provinces that were a part of India at that time. The delegates agreed on forming a governing body for the control of cricket in India. Thus, the BCCI was formed in December 1928. R. E. Grant Govan was elected as its first president, and Anthony de Mello was secretary.
India made its Test debut in 1932 under the captaincy of CK Nayudu. In 1936, the BCCI started the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier first-class cricket tournament, named after the King of Nawanagar state, K.S. Ranjitsinhji, who played for England in international cricket.
In 1983, the Indian men’s cricket team lifted the World Cup trophy in England, and it became the catalyst for the growth of the game in the country. India, along with Pakistan, hosted the next edition of the World Cup. Since then, the BCCI has hosted multiple ICC events.
Current Net Worth and Financial Position
BCCI’s net worth has seen a steady rise in the past two decades. The board’s net worth was INR 115 crore in 2002-03, which increased to INR 1,000 crore in 2007-08. In 2017-18, the BCCI’s net worth was INR 11,892 crore.
The current approximate net worth of the BCCI is INR 18,760 crore, which is roughly USD 2.25 billion. The BCCI reported an income of INR 9,741.71 crore as of FY 2023-24. The bank balance of the BCCI has increased by INR 14,627 crore since 2019.
According to a report in the Times of India, the BCCI’s bank balance during the previous year was INR 20,686. The board’s general fund has seen an increase of INR 4,082 crore from INR 3,096 crore in 2019 to INR 7,988 crore in 2023-24. The board reported a surplus of INR 1,623.08 crore during the FY 2023-24.
Breakdown of Revenue Streams
In the Annual Report released by the BCCI for the financial year 2023-24, the major source of income was the surplus from the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, and it accounted for INR 5,761.01 crore. The board received INR 1,042.35 crore from the International Cricket Council.
The board earned an interest of INR 986.45 crore and generated an income of INR 813.14 crore from the grant of media rights. The Women’s Premier League helped the BCCI earn a total of INR 377.5 crore, while the men’s senior international tournaments helped the board generate an income of INR 361.22 crore. The BCCI earned a royalty of INR 8.53 crore, and INR 391.51 crore came from miscellaneous sources.
Expenditure and Liabilities
The board spent INR 883.38 crores in expenditure related to other cricketing activities in 2023-24. It included organising men’s senior tournaments like the Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The board organised a total of eight men’s junior tournaments and spent a total of INR 89.82 crores in organising the women’s domestic tournaments.
The other cricketing activities included the expenses on the National Cricket Academy, retainership to International players, digital archive expenses, consumption of cricket balls, etc. The board paid a total amount of INR 452.96 crore to State Associations in the country. It also spent INR 127.29 crore in men’s senior international tours and tournaments. The production cost was recorded as INR 166.05 crore, while the establishment and other expenses were INR 39.82 crore.
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BCCI Comparison with Other Cricket Boards
| Cricket Board | Revenue (USD) | Member Since | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) | ≈ 2.25 billion | 31 May 1926 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Cricket Australia (CA) | 79 million | 15 June 1909 | Men • Women • U19 |
| England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) | 59 million | 15 June 1909 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) | 55 million | 28 July 1952 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) | 51 million | 26 June 2000 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Cricket South Africa (CSA) | 47 million | 15 June 1909 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZC) | 38 million | 6 July 1992 | Men • Women • U19 |
| Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) | 20 million | 21 July 1981 | Men • Women • U19 |
| West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) | 15 million | 31 May 1926 | Men • Women • U19 |
| New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) | 9 million | 31 May 1926 | Men • Women • U19 |
The BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world with an approximate revenue of USD 2.25 billion. The cricketing boards from Australia, England, and Pakistan are next on this list. Bangladesh Cricket Board, which became a member of the ICC in 2000, has a revenue of USD 51 million, which is more than that of South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and New Zealand.
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