Refer to the Chapter Opening Case on the BCCI’s Balance Sheet. Briefly comment on the stated facts therein. How would that augur for the future of the game and for the future of Indian cricket?

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In FY2015, BCCI's Funds Increase by 1,300+ Crore In FY2015, for the first time in its nine-decade history, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), India's national governing body for cricket broke the 5,000 crore barrier. As on 31st March 2015, the material possessions of BCCI were at 5,437 crore. We present few more details below: Items Owned by BCCI (from its Balance Sheet) TDS (Tax Paid Under Protest) Cash & Bank Balance FY2015 Amount in Crore (Asset Weight %) 2,587 47.6% 2,159 39.7% Amount in 2,218 1,341 FY2014 Crore (Asset Weight %) 54.2% 32.8%