PCB Denies Financial Instability, Projects Rs3 Billion Profit from ICC Champions Trophy 2025
PCB officials emphasized that all tournament expenses were fully covered by the ICC and labelled reports of financial losses as baseless
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly refuted claims of financial instability and losses related to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
At a press conference on March 20th, Amir Mir, advisor to the PCB chairman, dismissed such reports as propaganda, particularly from Indian media, and criticized local outlets for amplifying these claims.
He announced that the PCB is expected to generate a profit of Rs3 billion from the tournament, surpassing its initial estimate of Rs2 billion.
The PCB reported a profit of approximately USD 10 million (Rs3 billion) from the Champions Trophy. This includes revenue from gate money, ticket sales, and ICC funding. The ICC provided a $70 million budget, with $10 million allocated directly to Pakistan for operational and infrastructural expenses.
For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the PCB achieved a total revenue of Rs10 billion, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. This positions the PCB among the top three wealthiest cricket boards globally.
PCB officials emphasized that all tournament expenses were fully covered by the ICC and labelled reports of financial losses as baseless.
The PCB’s financial stability had been questioned in earlier reports due to delayed player salaries and other financial management issues in 2024. However, PCB officials have now highlighted their improved financial standing following the successful hosting of the Champions Trophy.
