BCCI plans compliance with NSG act once cricket is designated sport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The BCCI discussed the National Sports Governance Act during its 95th annual general meeting. Secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board would comply once cricket is officially designated as a sport. Saikia emphasized BCCI’s lack of government funding and its annual tax payment of approximately ₹3,000 crore, arguing this differentiates cricket from other sports. The board also announced plans for year-long centenary celebrations starting in December 2027, leading up to its 100th anniversary in December 2028.
- •BCCI will comply with the NSG Act when cricket is designated a sport.
- •The board does not receive government funding and pays significant taxes.
- •Centenary celebrations for BCCI will begin in December 2027.
- •The IPL's 20th edition is planned for next year.
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — BCCI to comply with NSG act once cricket is notified as designated sport
"The BCCI’s stance on the National Sports Governance Act dominated its 95th annual general meeting, with secretary Devajit Saikia saying the board would comply once cricket is officially notified as a designated sport. Saikia maintained that the BCCI would not come under the RTI Act, citing its lack of government funding and annual tax payments of around ₹3,000 crore. The board also outlined plans for year-long centenary celebrations beginning in December 2027, ahead of its 100th anniversary in D
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