# BCCI administrative and financial updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bcci-administrative-and-financial-updates > Updated: 2026-09-18T16:45:36.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reinforced its position regarding financial independence and regulatory compliance. During the board’s 95th Annual General Meeting, Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the organization pays approximately 3,000 crore rupees in annual income tax to the central government, addressing misconceptions regarding tax exemptions and the receipt of government grants. Regarding the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the BCCI is awaiting official notification on whether cricket will be classified as a ‘designated sport’. Saikia stated that the board is not attempting to evade the law but is waiting for the necessary official notification to comply with new regulations. The BCCI is scheduled to provide further clarification to the Supreme Court on October 27 regarding its legal standing under the Act. Administrative updates include the approval of a new four-tier grading system (A, B, C, and D) for umpires and match referees, which utilizes a performance-based promotion and relegation structure. In player selection, Mithun Manhas currently serves as President. For the national junior men’s selection committee, Ramesh Powar and Ashish Winston Zaidi are expected to join. Regarding the senior ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series and the 2027 World Cup, Shubman Gill remains captain, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the lineup. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra noted that Rishabh Pant has been omitted from the white-ball squad, suggesting a strategic shift where selectors view him as a vital Test player but are moving away from him in limited-overs formats. ## Claims - The BCCI pays approximately INR 3,000 crore in annual income tax to the central government. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BCCI operates without receiving any government grants or funding. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BCCI will provide a formal clarification to the Supreme Court on October 27 regarding its status under the National Sports Governance Act. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BCCI is waiting for an official notification designating cricket as a ‘designated sport’ under the National Sports Governance Act. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting approved a new four-grade payment and promotion-relegation structure for umpires and match referees. (single source) - The BCCI pays an average of approximately 3000 crore rupees in annual income tax. (single source) - The BCCI does not receive government funding or special financial packages. (single source) - BCCI office bearers are authorized to make decisions regarding the men’s selection committees. (single source) - Arun Dhumal and Khairul Jamal Majumdar were re-elected unopposed to the IPL Governing Council. (single source) - Mithun Manhas serves as the BCCI President and Devajit Saikia serves as the Honorary Secretary. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: BCCI pays approximately INR 3,000 crore in annual income tax BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the board pays roughly INR 3,000 crore in annual income tax, addressing ongoing Supreme Court inquiries regarding the National Sports Governance Act. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bcci-pays-approximately-inr-3000-crore-in-annual-income-tax ### 2026-09-18: BCCI reports 3000 crore rupee annual tax and updates selection news The BCCI reports paying 3000 crore rupees in annual income tax. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has been omitted from India's ODI squad as the team prepares for the West Indies series and the 2027 World Cup. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bcci-discloses-3000-crore-rupee-annual-tax-payment-and-administrative-updates --- Cite as: BCCI administrative and financial updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bcci-administrative-and-financial-updates