New Delhi. The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s financial position remained strong despite Dream11 withdrawing sponsorship and the International Cricket Council (ICC) losing its share. According to a note submitted to the Apex Council, the BCCI has made up the shortfall through a separate sponsorship deal with Adidas. Later it also tied up with Apollo Tyres.
“Despite the withdrawal of sponsors such as Dream11 and other entities affected by the recent legal changes, BCCI has successfully secured a new jersey sponsorship for the next two and a half years at a higher valuation,” the note, seen by Cricbuzz, said. In August, Dream11 withdrew its sponsorship deal worth Rs 358 crore after the Indian government passed the Online Gaming Act 2025, which banned real-money gaming, which was Dream11’s core business.
Former treasurer and current joint secretary Prabhatej Singh Bhatia had in September presented the draft budget for the financial year 2025-2026 as well as the audited accounts for the financial year 2024-2025. The presentation said that the total estimated income for the financial year 2025-2026 was Rs 8,963 crore.
Revenue estimates reflect a decline compared to the previous year, primarily due to lower share from ICC events. “The estimated interest income for the year was Rs 1,500 crore, significantly higher than the previous figure of Rs 1,368 crore, due to strong treasury management and the overall healthy financial position of the Board,” the note further said. However, the Apex Council note did not specify the quantum of reduction in ICC shares. BCCI gets 38.5 percent of ICC’s income.
The Apex Council was also informed that BCCI’s General Fund has increased significantly, from Rs 7,988 crore to Rs 11,346 crore, leading to a surplus of Rs 3,358 crore in the financial year 2024-2025 – this increase is due to good financial management and strong revenue sources. Bhatia further said that the budget includes an estimated surplus of Rs 6,728 crore and an allocation of Rs 500 crore for infrastructure subsidy, “which reflects the Board’s continued focus on developing cricket infrastructure across the country.”
He also confirmed that adequate provisions have been made for income tax liabilities of Rs 3,320 crore, contingencies of Rs 1,000 crore and pending litigation expenses of about Rs 160 crore.
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