Jan 13 2009
BCCI ranked the richest board
The top brand of Internet media, Sportzpower has released a list of rankings for the most powerful (richest) sports board and also the most powerful individual. Interestingly, the toppers of both these categories are related to Indian cricket.
When it comes to the most influential sports entity, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has topped the list with a massive Rs. 303 crore profit they made in the year 2008. BCCI had been the richest sports entity in India for decades and with the launch of IPL which turned out to be a grand success, the board has strngthened its financial might.
In the most influential individual ‘individual’ category, BCCI Vice President and chairman of IPL, Mr. Lalit Modi was on the top of the list. He was credited for being the architect of the Indian Premier League, marketing the event and attracting foreign players and making it a huge success.
All in all, the Indian Premier League, has made BCCI even more stronger and mightier in the sports arena in the country.
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