Top 10 richest cricket boards in the world in 2021
The Indian Premier League tournament conducted by the BCCI is the most popular cricket league in the world.
1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) – INR 3730 Crores
No surprises here, isn’t it? Grabbing the top spot as the most affluent cricket board in the world is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI’s earnings reportedly stand at a staggering INR 3730 Crores.
The BCCI makes a large chunk of its revenue by conducting the Indian Premier League (IPL) every year. The BCCI was founded in the year 1928, and currently has its headquarters in the city of Mumbai.
Being the most powerful and richest cricket board in the world, the BCCI has struck sponsor deals with several major companies. Companies like Byju’s, MPL Sports, Paytm, Dream 11, Hyundai, Ambuja Cements, and Star Sports are associated with the BCCI.
On the cricketing side of things, the Indian cricket team will next be seen in action in the summit clash of the World Test Championship (WTC) against the New Zealand side. The WTC final will commence on 18th June 2021 at Southampton.
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