Most people have been querying whether BCCI is richer than FIFA and the answer is that BCCI is not rich like FIFA. But when considered only amongst the cricket boards, BCCI tops the list of richest cricket boards and takes 1st position as the world’s richest cricket board.
One of the most valued league tournaments is the BCCI’s ‘Indian Premier League’ holding a valuation of $10,500 million. Only after BCCI comes ECB’s ‘The Hundred’ League at $508 million followed by the ‘South Africa 20’ which is in the 3rd position with a valuation of $398 million.
1. BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) — $2.25 billion/₹18,700 Crore
The BCCI is recognized as the pinnacle of global financial and commercial success. This is because of BCCI’s impressive net worth of USD 2 billion. India is a cricket-obsessive country and this is the major reason for the board’s money-making success with the largest fan following in the entire nation.
IPL (Indian Premier League) is hosted every year which brings together international players and is the greatest boost to the BCCI’s financial status. Undoubtedly India is the 2nd largest country as per the population. Initially when Indian Premier League was launched, the entire nation was very excited. This is because the audience would get to see their favorite Indian players competing against each other for different teams as well as bringing in popular international players. That is the reason BCCI tops the list of richest cricket boards.
In addition to that, the start-up season of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) previous year made them richer. On the other hand, the commercial strength of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is linked with broadcasting rights and various sponsorships like Dream 11, Paytm, IDFC, Hyundai, etc.
2. CA (Cricket Australia) or ACB (Australian Cricket Board) — $79 million/₹660 Crore
The Cricket Australia formerly known as Australian Cricket Board was established in 1905. Cricket Australia has a rich sporting culture with a great net worth of USD 70 million.
Winning trophies isn’t new to Australia as they have multiple victories. Team Australia won many ICC trophies in all formats which made the CA board monetarily successful year after year.
In addition to that, BBL (Big Bash League) is their most successful franchise league tournament, which has played a major role in fetching huge amounts of money to the board. On the other hand, CA holds great sponsorships from popular brands like Toyota, HCL, Gatorade, and Vodafone which help financially.
3. ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) — $59 million/₹486 Crore
The England and Wales Cricket Board popularly abbreviated as the ECB was officially formed in 1997. Soon after its launch, the board rapidly became successful and one of the top boards in the world of cricket.
Following their traditional test series ‘Ashes’ and the county cricket have led them to own a net worth of USD 59 million and their financial progress is evident.
The Hundred is the most successful franchise league tournament that has helped the England and Wales Cricket Board become financially successful. In addition to that, the ECB collaborated with many well-recognized brands like Royal London, Lifebuoy, and New Balance which have further boosted their financial success.
4. PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) — $55 million/₹453 Crore
The Pakistan Cricket Board popularly abbreviated as PCB was established in 1949 and spotlights its rich cricketing legacy. Having sponsorships from well-renowned brands like Gatorade, United Bank Ltd, and Pepsi, the board has a net worth of USD 55 million.
PSL (Pakistan Super League) is their successful franchise league tournament, which brings in their nation’s talented players along with international players. This tournament helped the PCB gain a financially strong status and hold 4th place in the list of richest cricket boards.
5. BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) — $51 million/₹420 Crore
The Bangladesh Cricket Board was launched in 1977 and the board holds a net worth of USD 51 million which also spotlights the monetary journey and the development of the country’s sport.
Popular brands like Daraz and Pan Pacific have been sponsoring which helped the BCB become financially strong. But what made them stand in the 5th position of richest cricket boards is their successful franchise league tournament — BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). This franchise tournament of BCB has played a major role in fetching great financial support and boosting their economic status.
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Conclusion
Hence, the above-mentioned are the top 5 richest cricket boards that have been earning potentially lump sum amounts of money. Their traditional formats and fan base are an advantage but most importantly it is the country’s league tournaments that are helping to fetch more monetary benefits.
