Board of Control for Cricket in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body responsible for overseeing all forms of cricket within the country, including the selection and management of the Indian men’s, women’s and under‑19 national teams. It organises domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Irani Cup, providing a structured pathway for players from grassroots to international level. The BCCI also administers the Indian Premier League, a franchise‑based Twenty20 tournament that features city‑based teams and attracts global players, coaches and audiences. In addition to tournament organisation, the body sets standards for coaching, umpiring and ground facilities, works with state cricket associations to develop infrastructure and ensures compliance with the Laws of Cricket as defined by the International Cricket Council. Its scope extends beyond the playing field to include grassroots promotion, anti‑corruption measures and the commercial exploitation of media and sponsorship rights associated with Indian cricket.

The BCCI distinguishes itself as the sole authority recognised by the International Cricket Council to represent India, giving it a regulatory role that shapes both domestic policy and India’s position in global cricket governance. Structurally, it is registered as a society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975, and operates independently of direct government control, relying instead on contributions from its member state associations and revenue streams generated from broadcasting rights, sponsorships and the Indian Premier League. The organisation’s notable competencies include its ability to negotiate high‑value media contracts, manage large‑scale event logistics and maintain a robust talent identification system that feeds the national squads. A known incident in its history occurred on 26 January 2014 when the BCCI’s official website was defaced by a Bangladeshi hacker who displayed a protest message opposing proposed ICC governance changes, temporarily taking the site offline and replacing its content with an under‑maintenance notice. This event highlighted the organisation’s visibility and the occasional targeting of its digital platforms amid broader cricket‑political debates.