Cricket is becoming a global sport with Olympics finally including the game in its long list of sports. Also, the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place in the USA, which will further popularise the game in the western region of the world. Cricket boards like BCCI, ECB and CA and the apex cricket body ICC have made great efforts to take cricket to new heights. These boards and ICC have come up with various exciting tournaments and events which are going to establish cricket as one of the most popular sports in the world. Various cricketing events have also filled the treasury of these boards with loads of cash. Below is the list of 10 richest cricket boards in the world and their net worth.
1. BCCI
Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI) has a staggering net worth of US $2 billion. It is the richest cricket board and this is due to the popularity of cricket in India. BCCI is without a doubt, the most influential cricketing body in the world. The success of IPL has turned BCCI into the goldmine of cricket. Several other tournaments like Ranji Trophy and SMAT are organised by BCCI throughout the year.
2. CA
Cricket Australia (CA) is the second richest cricket board in the world with a net worth of US $70 million. There is a massive difference between the net worth of BCCI and other cricketing boards. Cricket Australia is known for producing cricketers which have lifted the ICC trophies most times.
3. ECB
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the third richest cricket board in the world with a net worth of US $59 million. County Cricket organised by ECB is the most popular domestic tournament around the world. ECB has also revolutionised the cricket with The Hundred.
4. PCB
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is the fourth richest cricket board in the world with a staggering net worth of US $55 million. Despite the Pakistani economy being in the tattered condition, the PCB continues to flourish. PCB’s Pakistan Super League is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world.
5. BCB
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has left the likes of South African Cricket Board and New Zealand Cricket Board behind to become the fifth richest cricket board in the world with a net worth of US $51 million. The Bangladesh Premier League organised by BCB has gained quite some attraction over the years.
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6. CSA
Cricket South Africa (CSA), the official cricket board of South Africa is the sixth richest with a net worth of US $47 million. CSA recent introduced the SA20 League. It has quickly become one of the best T20 leagues in the world with many popular cricketers from across the world signing up to play in this league.
7. ZCB
Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) might seem a bit out of place for those who don’t know that Zimbabwe Cricket Team was one of the strongest teams in the world at one point of time. The legacy of Zimbabwe Cricket has faded away with time but the board continues to be quite rich. ZCB has a net worth of US $38 million.
8. SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) is the eighth richest cricket board in the world with a net worth of just US $20 million. Even though the Sri Lankan Cricket Team have won both ODI and T20 World Cups, the board is yet to flourish. Due to the political tensions the Sri Lanka Cricket Board could never become a powerhouse in the world of cricket.
9. CWI
West Indies was the best cricket team in the world during 70s and 80s. Despite that the West Indies cricket board has failed in its management of both the finances and the players. Things are slowly coming back on the track for Cricket West Indies (CWI), but it is still a long way to go for them. CWI has a net worth of US $15 million.
10. NZC
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is the tenth richest cricket board in the world with a net worth of US $9 million. This cricketing board has managed to be on this list due to its economic strategies. New Zealand is a small country where cricket is not even the most popular sport.