Like many global sports, cricket is governed by a strong administrative structure. The International Cricket Council (ICC) looks after the sport at the top level.
And then there are national boards that govern cricket in their respective countries. Their role isn’t limited to governing, though.
These national cricket boards need to generate massive revenue to keep the sport running efficiently in the country. But only a few have managed to do so with their strong business planning.
Top 10 Richest Cricket Boards in 2025
Before we go into full details, take a quick look at the world’s richest cricket boards, their total net worth, and where they earn their money from.
| Rank | Cricket Board | Net Worth (USD) | Major Income Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCCI (India) | $2.2 Billion | IPL, ICC Revenue, Sponsorships |
| 2 | Cricket Australia | $79 Million | BBL, Broadcast, ICC |
| 3 | ECB (England) | $59 Million | Ticketing, Broadcast, ICC |
| 4 | PCB (Pakistan) | $55 Million | PSL, ICC, Sponsorship |
| 5 | BCB (Bangladesh) | $51 Million | BPL, ICC |
| 6 | CSA (South Africa) | $47 Million | SA20, ICC |
| 7 | Zimbabwe Cricket | $38 Million | ICC, Events |
| 8 | SLC (Sri Lanka) | $20 Million | ICC, LPL |
| 9 | CWI (West Indies) | $15 Million | CPL, ICC |
| 10 | NZC (New Zealand) | $9 Million | ICC, Bilateral Series |
Here, we’ll look at the top 10 richest cricket boards in the world.
10. New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) governs cricket in the small Pacific nation of New Zealand. The board has been an ICC full member since 1926.
While it’s been almost a century since New Zealand have been playing international cricket, they haven’t seen a massive boost in their revenues. As of 2025, NZC’s net worth stands at US$9 million.
Their major chunk of revenue comes from the ICC revenue and home series against England, Australia, and India.Due to New Zealand’s time zone, broadcast earnings from global audiences remain relatively low. On top of that, domestic cricket doesn’t contribute much to NZC’s annual revenues.
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9. Cricket West Indies
Cricket West Indies (CWI) received ICC’s full membership along with NZC. And their case isn’t much different from NZC.
While the West Indies enjoyed a lot of success in the 1970s-1980s, their stocks have been on a decline since then. The board has struggled to hold on to its players, who prefer to play in T20 leagues all across the globe.
This has impacted their performance in international cricket. And this has taken a hit on their sponsorship deals.
Nevertheless, CWI makes significant revenue from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and its broadcast deal. The constant tours by India, England, and Australia also make sizeable contributions to CWI’s coffers, which now stand at US$15 million.
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8. Sri Lanka Cricket
Despite cricket being a top sport in the subcontinent, Sri Lanka haven’t quite benefited from it. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the country’s governing body, has faced financial and integrity issues in the last few years.
Sri Lanka’s overall financial situation has also impacted its national cricket board. And so their net worth is around US$20 million, the lowest among Asian boards.
The major contributor to SLC’s revenue is their share of ICC’s proceeds. The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has given a little boost, but the instability means they have a long way to go.
7. Zimbabwe Cricket
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) once struggled to manage its finances. But since 2019, the board has transformed their policies to generate surplus income.
And no wonder they have left behind cricket boards that engage in international fixtures regularly. While it’s surprising, we should commend ZC for their massive turnaround.
In 2025, ZC’s net worth is more than the three boards combined above them. Their financial might stands at US$38 million.
ZC’s major revenue source comes from ICC’s revenue pool and participation in ICC events. The occasional tours from big countries add some weight.
6. Cricket South Africa
Cricket South Africa (CSA) was also on the downward stream. But the board is on its financial revival journey.
And the major reason behind the recovery is the SA20, South Africa’s T20 league. SA20 has gained popularity in a short while, especially among the locals.
Plus, the broadcast deals for the league have brought in massive revenue. Their share in ICC funds has also increased.
And then tours by India, England, and Australia in their home season boost their revenue. Overall, CSA’s net worth stands at US$47 million.
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5. Bangladesh Cricket Board
This might be surprising, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finances are doing well. So, they are in the top five richest cricket boards.
Cricket is quite popular in Bangladesh. And the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has benefited from it.
The league brings in a lot of revenue into the BCB coffers. Then the international bilateral series at home further pushes the income.
And half of their earnings come from ICC’s revenue distribution, which boosts their net worth to US$51 million.
4. Pakistan Cricket Board
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also cashed in on cricket’s popularity in the country. The board previously struggled financially due to the absence of international matches on home soil.
But the picture has changed in the last few years. International cricket has returned to Pakistan with much success.
Plus, the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) return to home soil has made significant contributions. Their ICC revenue share has also increased, as has their income from sponsorship deals. As things stand, PCB’s net worth soars above US$55 million.
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3. England & Wales Cricket Board
England is the home of cricket. So it’s no surprise to see the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) being the third richest in the world.
Their enthusiastic traditional fans contribute significantly to the ECB’s income through ticket sales and merchandise. Stadiums in England are always packed during their home summer season.
Then the ECB bags massive broadcast deals every year with a steady flow of international cricket. Their ICC revenue piece further swells their annual revenue. As of now, the ECB has a net worth of around US$59 million.
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2. Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia (CA) is one of the most influential cricket boards. And it’s all thanks to their men’s and women’s teams’ dominance in world cricket.
This has resulted in a lot of support from fans, who show up in big numbers during the Australian summer. This, in turn, generates massive ticket sales, which flow into CA’s coffers.
The prime slot for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and Men’s Big Bash League (BBL) rake in huge broadcast deals. And then ICC funds inject a massive amount into their annual revenue. As of 2025, CA sits on a net worth of US$79 million.
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1. Board of Control for Cricket in India
No surprise here. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has an enormous net worth among all cricket boards.
The madness about cricket among Indian fans has opened many income sources for the board. And the major source is the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The T20 league just keeps getting better and bigger with each season. The BCCI has signed massive broadcast deals for the IPL.
And it’s the same for the international cricket hosted at home. A match featuring India sells like a hot cake.
So there’s no dearth of income for the BCCI. Their share in ICC’s revenue is also massive.
All in all, BCCI’s net worth soars above US$2.2 billion, which makes it the richest cricket board in the world.
Note: The net worth data is based on editorial research and publicly available information as of 2025. Actual figures may vary slightly.
