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Mumbai, Dec 24: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has once again underlined its unmatched financial strength, remaining world cricket's richest board despite losing a major sponsor and facing a reduction in its share of International Cricket Council (ICC) revenues.
According to details presented to the BCCI's Apex Council and accessed by Cricbuzz, the Indian board not only absorbed the twin setbacks but also posted a massive surplus, driven by new sponsorship deals, strong treasury management and diversified revenue streams.
Sponsor Exit, Swift Recovery for BCCI
The biggest jolt to the BCCI came in August 2025, when Dream11 withdrew from its ₹358-crore sponsorship deal following the Government of India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which banned
real-money gaming - Dream11's core business.
However, the impact was short-lived. The BCCI quickly secured a new jersey sponsorship with Adidas at a higher valuation for a two-and-a-half-year cycle and later added Apollo Tyres as another commercial partner, ensuring there was no long-term dent to its revenues.
A note submitted to the Apex Council stated that "notwithstanding the withdrawal of sponsors such as Dream11 and other entities affected by recent legislative changes, the BCCI successfully secured a new jersey sponsorship at a higher valuation. "
ICC Revenue Dip, But Still on Top
The BCCI also saw a decline in projected income for FY 2025-26, largely due to a reduced share from ICC events. While the note did not specify the exact shortfall, the Indian board currently receives 38.5% of the ICC's total income, the highest share among member nations.
Despite this dip, the BCCI's projected total income for FY 2025-26 stands at ₹8,963 crore, a figure that continues to dwarf the revenues of other cricket boards worldwide.
How Much Profit Did BCCI Make?
The most striking numbers come from the BCCI's balance sheet for FY 2024-25. The board's general fund jumped from ₹7,988 crore to ₹11,346 crore in a single financial year. This represents a surplus (profit) of ₹3,358 crore during FY 2024-25.
For FY 2025-26, the BCCI has projected an even larger surplus of ₹6,728 crore.
A key contributor to this robustness has been interest income. The board's estimated interest earnings rose to ₹1,500 crore, up from ₹1,368 crore the previous year, reflecting what officials described as "strong treasury management and a healthy financial position. "
Spending Big, Still Saving Bigger
Even while sitting on record surpluses, the BCCI has earmarked significant funds for development and compliance:
- ₹500 crore allocated for infrastructure subsidies to states and associations.
- ₹3,320 crore provisioned towards income tax obligations.
- ₹1,000 crore kept aside for contingencies.
- Around ₹160 crore reserved for pending litigation costs.
Why BCCI Still Leads World Cricket
While other national boards remain heavily dependent on ICC distributions, the BCCI's financial model is powered by the Indian Premier League (IPL), lucrative bilateral media rights, sponsorship resilience and a massive domestic market. Even in a year marked by regulatory changes and revenue adjustments, the board's balance sheet shows no signs of stress.
In short, despite sponsor exits and ICC revenue dips, the BCCI has once again proven why it sits at the very top of world cricket's financial hierarchy - generating billions in surplus, investing heavily in infrastructure, and retaining the flexibility to absorb shocks that would cripple most other boards.
