Divya Delhi: Over the course of the year, the board's total revenue reached an astounding Rs 20,686 crore, which represents a significant increase of Rs 4,200 crore in comparison to the previous fiscal year. Among the 108 cricket boards that are affiliated with the International Cricket Council, none of them come close. As of the current fiscal year (FY24), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to be the unrivaled financial powerhouse of the world of cricket, and its domination has only grown stronger. Over the course of the year, the board's total revenue reached an astounding Rs 20,686 crore, which represents a significant increase of Rs 4,200 crore in comparison to the previous fiscal year. Among the 108 cricket boards that are affiliated with the International Cricket Council, none of them come close. It should come as no surprise that the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has turned cricket into a global commercial phenomenon, served as the key driving force behind this expansion. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) signed a record media rights deal with Disney Star and Viacom18 to the tune of Rs 48,390 crore in 2022. This arrangement ensures that the BCCI will receive a consistent flow of funds throughout each season. Combine these revenues with the profits made from bilateral series media rights and distributions by the International Cricket Council, and you have a financial model that is the envy of athletic organizations all over the world.