BCCI Pays Tax 6 Times More Than PCB's Entire Net Worth: Saikia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a striking disclosure about its financial contribution to the government, putting to rest a common misconception about the world's richest cricket body. Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the BCCI pays a massive amount of tax every year, far exceeding what many assumed, and used a comparison with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to drive the point home.
Speaking on Friday, September 18, Saikia revealed that the BCCI contributes approximately Rs 3,000 crore annually to the Indian government as tax. This figure stands in sharp contrast to several other sporting bodies in the country that rely on government grants for their functioning. CricketBuzz understands that this statement was made specifically to address growing public perception that the BCCI does not pay its fair share of taxes despite its enormous earnings.
Tax Amount Dwarfs PCB's Net Worth
What makes this revelation even more remarkable is the comparison with the PCB's financial standing. According to media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board's total net worth is estimated at around Rs 460 crore. When measured against the BCCI's annual tax payout of roughly Rs 3,000 crore, the difference is staggering — the Indian board's tax bill alone is more than six times the entire net worth of its Pakistani counterpart. In simpler terms, the tax BCCI pays in a single year could theoretically fund six PCBs from scratch.
The disparity becomes even starker when comparing overall net worth. The BCCI's net worth is pegged at approximately Rs 20,000 crore, creating a gulf between the two boards that goes well beyond mere numbers. As CricketBuzz reported earlier, this gap reflects the massive commercial and broadcasting revenues that Indian cricket generates compared to its neighbours. Saikia's comments are expected to add fresh perspective to ongoing conversations about transparency and financial responsibility in Indian sports administration. Stay with CricketBuzz for more updates on this developing story and other major cricket news from around the world.