As of 2024, The Cricket’s governing body, BCCI Net Worth is USD 2 billion (Rs. 16450 Crores). We Indians love cricket more than any other sport. In India, cricket is a religion and has the largest number of followers. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India. Its headquarters are at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The Council was incorporated in December 1928 as an association under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act.
BCCI Net Worth
Throughout the year, many matches are played, whether international or domestic. There is also the most watched tournament – IPL (Indian Premier League), which has taken the sports fever to all different levels. The T – 20 or 20 – 20 format has made cricket a fast-paced, entertaining sport and opened up other avenues to earn an income. But do you know who manages all this, match schedules, IPL, broadcasting rights, finances etc? That is the Board of Control for Cricket in India or BCCI.
BCCI Net Worth
The large fan base in India, the 1983 and 2011 World Cup champions among other titles, and the introduction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, all these factors contributed part that increases BCCI’s net worth. It is estimated that BCCI’s net worth is around USD 2 billion, which roughly translates to Rs. 16450 crore. BCCI’s operating income is around Rs. 3,900 crore. From the figures, we can see that BCCI is the richest sports body in India and the richest cricket board in the world.
| Full name | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| Net worth | 2 billion USD |
| Operating income per year | 410 million USD+ |
| Net worth in Indian Rupees | Rs. 16450 crore |
| Chairperson: | Sourav Ganguly |
| Secretary: | Jay Shah |
| Head office: | Mumbai |
| Establish: | December 1928 |
| Sport: | cricket |
| Sponsor: | BYJU’S, Mobile Premier League, Paytm, Dream11, Hyundai Motor Company, Ambuja Cement |
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| https://www.facebook.com/BCCIDomestic/ |
BCCI Net Worth
So how did BCCI create such a huge fortune?
BCCI’s main source of income is through sponsorship and broadcasting rights.
- The global media rights for IPL were awarded to Star India for Rs. 16,300 crores for the period 2018 to 2022.
- PayTm has been awarded title sponsorship rights for International and Domestic matches for Rs. 326 Crores from 2019 to 2023. PayTm will pay Rs. 3.80 Crores per match for BCCI.
- The Official Kit sponsorship was given to Nike for Rs. 370 billion from 2016 to 2020.
- BYJU is the official sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team for Rs. 1,079 crore.
- Hyundai Motors Company, Dream 11 and Ambuja Cement are the official sponsors from 2019 to 2023. The three companies will jointly contribute Rs. 2.59 Crore per match for BCCI.
- BCCI is also expected to get the lion’s share of the new revenue model introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Some other facts
- Sourav Ganguly (former captain of the Indian cricket team) is the president of BCCI.
- Mahim Verma is the vice president and Mr. Jay Shah is the BCCI secretary.
- BCCI is made up of 38 affiliated members.
- BCCI has its own constitution with specific rules and regulations for players and administrators.
- Apart from scheduling international matches, BCCI also organizes domestic cricket tournaments including Ranji Trophy, Irani Cup among others.
- BCCI had bid to host the 1987 World Cup along with its partner Pakistan and they later won. This is the first time the World Cup has been held outside of England.
BCCI is one of the bodies that has made India proud and even more famous in the world for its best management of Indian Cricket.
We expect to see the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earn more income and make more of a name in the coming years.
Frequently asked questions
What is BCCI?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India. It was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
Is BCCI a government agency?
No, BCCI is a private association registered under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Societies Act. It operates independently of the government and is self-funded through sponsorship, broadcasting rights and ticket sales.
How many full members does BCCI have?
As of 2024, BCCI has 38 full members.
Who are the current sponsors of BCCI?
BCCI has several sponsors, including Byju’s (official kit sponsor), Paytm (official digital payments partner) and MRF (official tire partner).
How does BCCI spend money?
BCCI uses its revenue to cover operating costs, invest in infrastructure development, pay players’ salaries and support grassroots cricket initiatives.
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