Top 10 Richest Cricket Boards In The World

Cricket boards? Well, before that, you may ask something like: Why is there even a need for cricket boards? That’s mainly to strategically direct or advance cricket in a nation, and that’s the very reason why these principal national governing bodies exist in many nations around the globe. Just so you know, there are actually 12 full members and 96 associate members of ICC, which is the global governing body of cricket, and these are what we call cricket boards. And yes, there are some boards that are way richer than others in the world, like you may know that BCCI is the richest one right now, but what others are down there in this list? That’s precisely what we are here for because here we will be taking a good look at the top 10 richest cricket boards in the world as of 2024.

1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

To be honest, no surprises here at all! The BCCI is still the richest and most powerful cricketing board in the world, with an incredible and kinda mind-boggling net worth of $2.26 billion (about INR 18,760 crore, just so you know). Its main source of income is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which gets immense revenue from global broadcasting deals and sponsorships with top names like Dream11 and Hyundai, you know? All in all, in our opinion, it is the Indian fans of the BCCI and India together with the smart management of the board that keep it in its position as the wealthiest and most influential cricket board in the world.

2. Cricket Australia (CA)

Second is of course the Cricket Australia board, which is a bit way too far behind BCCI but is still ranking 2nd on the list because of its $343 million (approx. INR 2,843 crores) net worth. That just gives you a perfection on how rich the BCCI is, but for a board like Cricket Australia to be on the list, there are various factors involved, like what? Well, the Big Bash League (BBL) plays a very important role in this by becoming a commercial success that is valued very highly. On top of that, with the help of Vodafone and Commonwealth Bank, they have also added strength, financially speaking.

3. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Rank three goes to the ECB, which is worth an unheard-of 258 million dollars (around INR 2,135 crore). The two factors of sponsorships, for example, Vitality, and broadcasting agreements with Sky Sports are the main factors that make up this revenue stream. You know, they have the capacity to stage series like The Ashes, as well as a soundly structured domestic cricket system, both of which are reasons the ECB is one of the richest cricket boards.

4. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

In the fourth position is the PCB with a kinda huge net worth of $98 million (about INR 811 crore). It has been possible to drive significant revenue from broadcasting and sponsorships through the promotion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Just so you know though, the PCB was able to achieve solid financial growth through the return of international cricket to Pakistan, thus making it one of the most remarkable cricket boards concerning the rise in revenue in the last few years or so.

5. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)

Finishing off the top five BCB has a net worth of $94 million (about INR 802 crore). And as you might have already suspected, the board has seen revenue increase because of the consistent growth of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The growing popularity of the BPL and local sponsorship deals have positioned BCB firmly among the richest cricket boards in the world.

6. Cricket South Africa (CSA)

Ranked sixth, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has a total net worth of $47 million, which is a pretty decent number. The board has managed to pull through despite financial and structural problems, mainly through their SA T20 league being set up as a path to survival, you know? Sure, we agree that they may no longer be the unbeatable force they were, but SA’s solid domestic structure with essential broadcasting deals keeps CSA relevant in the global cricket market.

7. Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB)

It is notable and kinda surprising that the Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) enters the list in seventh place, and it has a net worth of $38 million. Despite the difficult circumstances of Zimbabwe’s cricket team, the board has been somewhat financially secure. ZCB is very careful to create solid, lasting connections with ICC leaders and create new business ties that will ensure a better future for both its cricket team and financial operations down the line.

8. Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC)

On the eighth spot, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has a net worth of $20 million, just so you know. Once a dominant force in the cricketing world, the financial issues of SLC have been by and large caused by the failure of the team on the field. Nevertheless, thanks to a beautiful legacy and an attempt to rebound through a combination of overseas and local matches, SLC remains one of the 10 wealthiest cricket boards in the world.

9. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)

Next though, with a net worth of $15 million, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) comes in ninth place. The CPL together with all year around international tours to other nations are some of the lines that continue to draw fans to them and that results in high revenues, of course.

10. New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC)

New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) comes in at the last place on our list, having a net worth of $9 million. Though New Zealand is a small cricketing nation, its consistent performances on the world stage like the ICC tournaments have earned them financial steadiness through the years, that’s for sure.

Conclusion

There you have it. Right now, as of 2024, these are by far the richest cricket boards in the world, and as you can clearly see how far BCCI has gone in this regard, right? It is practically impossible to beat the BCCI in terms of overall budget and revenue collections because cricket is a particularly famous and most watched sport in India.