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Self-sufficient BCCI pays around ₹3000 crore income tax annually

During its 95th Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India clarified to affiliated state associations that cricket has not yet received official notification as a designated discipline under the National Sports Governance Act. Consequently, state bodies must continue running internal polls in adherence to their individual existing bylaws.

The cricket board highlighted its full financial self-reliance, noting it contributes roughly 3,000 crore rupees per year in income taxes via robust earnings from sponsorships, ticket sales, and broadcast rights, following a May Central Information Commission finding that it is not a public body under RTI laws.

While several Olympic disciplines seek coverage under the 2025 Sports Act to secure government financial aid, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the administration stands ready to implement the new governance statutes once official notification is delivered. The board is also preparing to present its formal explanation to the Supreme Court on October 27, responding to judicial queries regarding whether the service conditions of its administrative office bearers ought to be regulated by the new legislative framework.