Where Does BCCI Earn From? How Pakistan's PCB Compares Like a Dwarf in Front of It

Written by Karan Sharma

Cricket in India is more than a game—it's emotion, business, and pride. BCCI leads global earnings while tensions rise with Pakistan on and off the field.

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The BCCI, established in 1928, controls Indian cricket and is the world’s richest cricket board.

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BCCI alone generates about 85% of global cricket board revenues.

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As of 2024, BCCI’s total assets crossed ₹20,686 crore, 28x more than Cricket Australia.

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Major income sources include media rights, sponsorships, ICC revenue share, and ticket sales.

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In FY 2023-24, BCCI earned ₹8,995 crore and spent ₹7,988 crore, paying over ₹2,000 crore in taxes.

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IPL and Indian team matches are the biggest revenue drivers for the board.

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In contrast, Pakistan Cricket Board's total assets are just ₹458 crore.

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PCB relies mainly on PSL broadcasting rights and international matches.

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Recent tension rose after India’s Asia Cup win, when players allegedly refused post-match handshakes.

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PCB protested and demanded the removal of referee Andy Pycroft, escalating the cricket rivalry.

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