BCCI Retains Position as World's Richest Cricket Board with $2.2 Billion Net Worth
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains the world's richest cricket board with an estimated net worth of $2.2 billion (approximately ₹18,760 crore), driven by media rights, sponsorships, international cricket, and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Cricket Australia ranks second at $79 million, followed by the England and Wales Cricket Board ($59 million) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at $55 million. The top ten richest cricket boards include those from Bangladesh, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and New Zealand.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 5 Sept, 11:31 am. Other outlets followed.