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BCCI: India’s wealthiest cricket body and its global role
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a Mumbai-based autonomous private organisation, is the principal national governing body for cricket in India. It regulates and promotes the sport at all levels, from grassroots to international, and is recognised as the wealthiest cricket governing body globally.
The BCCI's key responsibilities include organising domestic and international matches, selecting national teams, and fostering talent through academies and infrastructure development. It is highly influential in international cricket, notably for establishing the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The BCCI's financial power and the success of the IPL have given it significant sway in global cricket governance and commercial negotiations.
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The BCCI's financial dominance stems from India's massive cricket-viewing population and the lucrative broadcast rights for the IPL. Its influence has reshaped global cricket, with boards increasingly relying on Indian revenue for bilateral series. The BCCI's next major test will be negotiating the next International Cricket Council revenue-sharing model, where India's share is a contentious issue.
Source: scmp.com
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