The game of cricket is followed by millions worldwide. Cricket is so popular that the players earn handsome money through the game, and they are also a popular figure in the world right now. The cricket boards pay a handsome salary to their players, and they also take care of their needs.
10 Richest Board in the Cricketing World
The players earn money from their boards, and they have other sources of income as well. But the first source of earning come from the cricket boards, and that is why we bring you the top ten richest boards of the cricketing world in this article –
Board of Control for Cricket in India
The list starts with the Indian Board, BCCI. This board is the richest in the world of cricket. Every cricket board in world cricket tries to match with the Indian board. BCCI has a net worth of 295 million dollars, and because of the golden touch, the board earns money from everywhere. The Indian board struggled to pay the salaries before the 1983 world cup. But after that, they have been on top. The introduction of the Indian Premier League was a masterstroke from them as they will have no money issues from now, and there is no recession for them.
Cricket South Africa
The Proteas Board Cricket South Africa is the second richest board in the world of cricket. They have a net worth of 69 million dollars, and still, they are at losses. The CSA is a board that depends on their TV rights for the finance and the other countries to tour South Africa. Recently South Africa had signed their association with Star Sports India, who will be their official broadcaster for the matches played in South Africa. This should help them to resolve their financial issues.
England and Wales Cricket Board
The British had invented cricket, and they stand ats the third richest board in the cricketing world now. The net worth of ECB is 59 million dollars. Cricket is a popular game in their country, which is why they have a good earning. After the Test and ODI Cricket, the shortest format was also invented by England. On July 24th 2021, England will also start their franchise based cricket tournament, and they have named it The Hundred. The revenue generated from that franchise cricket tournament will help England Board as they were still doing well despite that.
Pakistan Cricket Board
The second Asian country to be on this list of the richest cricket boards. Pakistan has their issues and problems. But terrorism is the main problem for them, and still, they have done well to be in the fourth spot on this list. PCB is going through many rough patches, yet they successfully played the matches in their country. Cricket is very popular in their country, which is why the finances of PCB are on the rise. Pakistan tour the other games more often, and the TV rights also contribute to keeping better finances.
Bangladesh cricket Board
BCB is the third Asian country to be on the list, and they are the fifth richest board. The BCB has a net worth of 51 million US dollars. Bangladesh Cricket Board is financed by other brands like Pan Pacific Hotels Resorts, Aamra Network, PRAN-RFL group, Unilever Bangladesh Limited, Fresh, Brac Bank and Qatar Airways. These sponsors help the BCB to keep the cricket activities going. BCB also has a T20 franchise-based tournament. The Bangladesh Premier League also helps them to keep the finance high.
Zimbabwe Cricket Board
Zimbabwe is also the richest cricket board in the world, and they have been placed sixth on this list. ZC have a net worth of 38 million US dollars and many sponsors, because of which they placed in the top ten of this list. Schweppes, ZimGold, Sanctuary Insurance, Vega Sportswear, Castle Lager, Coca Cola, and uMax are the main companies that allow the Zimbabwe Board to keep their finance high.
Cricket Australia
The CA is placed seventh on this list, and it has been the greatest sporting bodies in the cricketing world for many years. Cricket Australia is a public limited company, and their finances are nothing to worry about as their net worth is 24 million US dollars. Cricket has been their passion for more than two decades now. The KFC Big Bash T20 League is also there to keep their finance high.
Sri Lankan Cricket Board
The fifth and the last Asian country to be on this list. Sri Lankan Cricket board is placed eight on this list. They have a net worth of twenty million. But the finance is not well maintained by the board because they are only dependent on the TV rights. They are struggling to pay their players, and even the anger is displayed in public.
West Indies Cricket Board
The WICB is placed ninth on this list. They have a net worth of 15 million dollars. The board is the governing board for all the cricket activities. The Caribbean team is playing from the era from 70 to 90s, and they were the top team of those years. The West Indian Cricket Board had a tough time making money, and the Caribbean Premier League has helped them recover from this situation.
New Zealand Cricket Board
The Kiwis are the last richest board in the cricketing world. They have a net worth of nine million dollars. But Rugby is the most favourite game for them, and cricket is placed second. But still, New Zealand is the top team in world cricket, and the Kiwi players get a good income. The players participate in the other leagues, and they also tour the other countries. Still, NZC has a long mountain to climb.
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