Like any other sport, cricket also has a governing body that controls the administration and finances of the sport. These cricket boards play a key role in organizing tournaments, managing player contracts and generating revenue through broadcasting rights and sponsorships. Internationally, we have the ICC (International Cricket Council), which oversees the sport globally and organizes major cricket tournaments such as the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup.
Apart from the ICC, every cricket playing country has its own cricket board. So, let’s take a look at the 10 richest cricket boards in the world.
Top 10 Richest Cricket Boards
These are the richest cricket boards in the world:
10. NZC – New Zealand Cricket | 9 million dollars 9. WICB – West Indies Cricket Board | 15 million dollars 8. SLC – Sri Lanka Cricket | 20 million dollars 7. ZCB – Zimbabwe Cricket Board | 38 million dollars 6. CSA – Cricket South Africa | 47 million dollars 5. BCB – Bangladesh Cricket Board | 51 million dollars 4. PCB – Pakistan Cricket Board | 55 million dollars 3. ECB – England and Wales Cricket Board | 59 million dollars 2. CA – Cricket Australia | 79 million dollars 1. BCCI – Board of Control for Cricket in India | 2.25 billion dollars |
Which is the richest cricket board in the world?
The richest cricket board in the world is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI has an estimated net worth of $2.25 billion and is significantly richer than any other cricket board in the world.
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World’s Richest Cricket Boards: An Overview
Let’s learn a few things about the richest cricket records in the world:
1. BCCI
The Board of Council for Cricket in India is the richest cricket board in the world with an incredible net worth of $2.25 billion. One of the main reasons that contribute to this huge net worth is the popularity of cricket in the most populous country in the world. Team India also has the most fans of any other team in the world. Moreover, the global fans following BCCI’s domestic league, IPL (Indian Premier League) has greatly boosted the cricket board’s revenue.
2. CA
Cricket Australia is the second richest cricket board in the world, with a reported net worth of $79 million. Also, the Australian Cricket Board is responsible for the second most popular T20 competition in the world after the IPL, the Big Bash League (BBL).
3. ECB
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the third richest cricket board in the world. The England cricket team consistently enjoys a large fan base and also has large stadium crowds across all three formats. ECB’s net worth is $59 million.
4. PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board is ranked fourth in the list of richest boards in the world. Cricket is massive in South Asia and Team Pakistan also enjoys a huge fan base. One of the reasons for PCB’s income is the PSL (Pakistan Super League), which was launched in 2016. PCB has a net worth of $55 million and they are the second richest Asian cricket board.
5. BCB
Bangladesh Cricket Board is the fifth richest cricket board in the world. BCB has made significant progress in recent years, with the success of the national team and the popularity of cricket in Bangladesh contributing to revenue. Their net worth is $51 million, thanks to the growing popularity of cricket in the country.
6. CSA
Cricket in South Africa has a net worth of $47 million and is the sixth richest cricket board in the world. The CSA has a well-developed domestic structure, which includes List-A cricket and the Betway T20 Challenge. The South African management has unveiled the SA T20 in 2023, which is expected to generate more revenue for the management.
7. ZCB
The Zimbabwe Cricket Board is the seventh richest cricket board in the world. Cricket as a sport is slowly but surely becoming popular in this South African country. With a net worth of $38 million, ZCB is working to improve the domestic structure and attract more investment into the sport.
8. SLC
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has experienced a drop in revenue and sponsorships, due to the country’s financial instability. The Sri Lankan team was one of the best cricket teams at the international level; however, the loss of revenue has angered cricketers and their fans alike. The Board of Directors is actively looking for ways to increase their income and collect some sponsorships for the team.
9. WICB
The West Indies Cricket Board is the ninth richest cricket board in the world, with a net worth of $15 million. Just like the SLC, the WICB has also seen a loss of revenue in recent years. The West Indies team, once one of, if not the most formidable, cricket team in the world, has seen a rapid decline in performance due to financial constraints. Their only major source of income is broadcasting rights from the CPL (Caribbean Premier League), which started in 2013.
10. NZC
The New Zealand Cricket Board is the tenth richest cricket board in the world. Despite being one of the smaller cricketing nations, they have a net worth of $9 million. This is largely due to the New Zealand team’s consistently good results in international tournaments and their ability to attract sponsors and secure broadcasting contracts.
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