The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to maintain strong financial health despite the withdrawal of major sponsor Dream11 and a dip in revenue share from International Cricket Council (ICC) events, a Cricbuzz report has revealed. The deficit created due to sponsorship and regulatory changes was effectively compensated through fresh commercial agreements with global sports brand Adidas and Apollo Tyres.
According to the report, BCCI successfully secured a new jersey sponsorship at a higher valuation for a fresh two-and-a-half-year cycle, ensuring financial continuity even after Dream11 pulled out of its ₹358 crore partnership in August. The fantasy gaming platform ended its deal following the enforcement of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025.
Former treasurer and current joint secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia presented the draft budget for FY 2025-26 along with audited accounts for 2024 and 2025. The Board’s general fund witnessed a significant jump, rising from ₹7,988 crore to ₹11,346 crore, resulting in a surplus of ₹3,358 crore. This rise has been attributed to robust commercial revenue streams and disciplined financial planning.
For the financial year 2025-26, the BCCI has projected an income of ₹8,693 crore. Although slightly lower due to a decline in ICC revenue, the Board expects a higher interest income of ₹1,500 crore, up from ₹1,368 crore previously — reflecting effective treasury management and stable financial reserves.
Bhatia further confirmed that BCCI has made adequate provisions to cover income tax liabilities amounting to ₹3,320 crore, along with contingencies worth ₹1,000 crore and pending litigation costs of approximately ₹160 crore. Overall, the report underlines that Indian cricket’s apex governing body continues to demonstrate financial resilience, stability, and strong governance despite recent economic challenges.