BCCI Posts Massive Surplus Despite Dream11 Exits; ₹6,728 Cr in Profit

BCCI maintained strong financial health despite losing Dream11 and a reduced ICC share, reporting a ₹3,358 crore surplus.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has maintained robust financial health despite recent sponsorship challenges and a reduced share of ICC revenues. A deficit created by the departure of title sponsor Dream11, which followed new government legislation, has been offset by securing a new, higher-value jersey sponsorship with Adidas and a subsequent deal with Apollo Tyres.

According to a note presented to the BCCI Apex Council, accessed by Cricbuzz, the board’s strategic financial management has led to significant growth in its general fund.

“Notwithstanding the withdrawal of sponsors such as Dream11 and other entities affected by recent legislative changes, BCCI had successfully secured a new jersey sponsorship at a higher valuation for another two-and-a-half-year cycle,” the note states.

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The sponsorship shift occurred after Dream11 ended its ₹358 crore deal following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025, which banned real-money gaming. Despite this and a lower ICC income share, the BCCI’s total projected income for FY 2025-2026 is ₹8,963 crore.

The Apex Council was informed that the BCCI’s general fund grew substantially from ₹7,988 crore to ₹11,346 crore in FY 2024-2025, marking a surplus of ₹3,358 crore. The council note did not detail the quantum of reduction in the ICC share, of which the BCCI receives 38.5 per cent.

Adequate Provisions Made for Tax Liabilities

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, former treasurer and current joint secretary, presented the draft budget and audited accounts, highlighting a projected surplus of ₹6,728 crore for the coming year. The budget includes significant allocations for infrastructure and obligations.

He also confirmed that adequate provisions had been made for income tax obligations amounting to INR 3,320 crore, contingencies of INR 1,000 crore, and pending litigation costs of approximately INR 160 crore.

Bhatia further highlighted that the budget included a projected surplus of INR 6,728 crore and an allocation of INR 500 crore for infrastructure subsidies, “reflecting the Board’s continued focus on developing cricketing infrastructure across the country.”