The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) is the wealthiest governing body for cricket in the world. The net worth of BCCI has grown incredibly over the years. The current net worth of BCCI is about $2.25 billion.
In the 2014-15 period, it was Rs 5,438.6 cr. The current net worth of ICC is $2.5 billion.
Without a doubt, we can say that BCCI is one of the most influential boards of cricket such as the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia.
What has encouraged this massive growth of BCCI?
The commercialisation of broadcasting rights that happened in the 1990s has thrust BCCI into this strong position. Its growth has not stuttered since then. The Indian Premier League (IPL), partnerships with BYJU’S and Paytm, and broadcasting rights and digital rights with Start Sports and Disney+ Hotstar too have contributed to it.
BCCI received $9 million from one IPL game in the past five-year cycle.
Now, BCCI took a giant leap to $12 million per IPL match. According to BCCI secretary Jay Shah, besides the Women’s IPL scheduled for next year, the board plans to conduct 94 matches per season from 2026. What would be its net worth then? BCCI will remain the wealthiest cricket board in the world for sure.
