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BCCI Pension List 2025: Monthly Payments to Retired Indian Cricketers

BCCI Pension List 2025: Monthly Payments to Retired Indian Cricketers
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BCCI Pension List: Monthly Support for Retired Indian Cricketers

The BCCI provides financial support to retired cricketers through its pension scheme, offering monthly payments to former players who meet certain eligibility criteria. This scheme covers retired Test cricketers, first-class players, women internationals, and other contributors who played before the 2003-04 season cutoff. The updated pension rates show how the board rewards those who have served Indian cricket over the years.

Pension Categories and Amounts

The pension plan applies mainly to players with a minimum number of matches, such as 25 or more first-class games or Test appearances prior to 2003. Women international players and female first-class players who retired before 2003 are also included. The following list breaks down the existing and increased monthly pension amounts by category:

  • First-Class Men (25–49 matches, pre-2003): ₹15,000 → ₹30,000
  • First-Class Men (50–74 matches, pre-2003): ₹22,500 → ₹45,000
  • First-Class Men (75+ matches, pre-2003): ₹30,000 → ₹52,500
  • Test Players (previously ₹37,500): ₹37,500 → ₹60,000
  • Test Players (previously ₹50,000): ₹50,000 → ₹70,000
  • Women International Players: ₹30,000 → ₹52,500
  • First-Class Women (retired pre-2003): ₹22,500 → ₹45,000

Notable Retired Cricketers Receiving BCCI Pension

The pension scheme benefits nearly 900 individuals, including former players and umpires. Here are some prominent names along with their monthly pension amounts and key career details:

  • Sunil GavaskarCategory: Former Test Cricketer (75+ Tests)Monthly Pension: ₹70,000Matches: 125 Tests, 108 ODIsRemarks: Among the top bracket recipients
  • Ajinkya RahaneCategory: Former Test Cricketer (75+ Tests)Monthly Pension: ₹70,000Matches: 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20IsRemarks: Known for leadership and technical skill
  • Kapil DevCategory: Former Test Cricketer (75+ Tests)Monthly Pension: ₹70,000Matches: 131 Tests, 225 ODIsRemarks: 1983 World Cup-winning captain
  • Sourav GangulyCategory: Former Test Cricketer (50–74 Tests)Monthly Pension: ₹70,000Matches: 113 Tests, 311 ODIsRemarks: Former BCCI President
  • Yuvraj SinghCategory: Former International Cricketer (ODI/T20)Monthly Pension: ₹60,000Matches: 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, 58 T20IsRemarks: 2011 World Cup hero, famous for six sixes in an over
  • Mithali RajCategory: Former Women’s CricketerMonthly Pension: ₹52,500Matches: 12 Tests, 232 ODIs, 89 T20IsRemarks: All-time leading women’s run-scorer
  • Vinod KambliCategory: Former Test Cricketer (<25 Tests)Monthly Pension: ₹30,000Matches: 17 Tests, 104 ODIsRemarks: Has publicly spoken about financial struggles

Understanding the BCCI Pension Scheme

The BCCI pension fund helps retired Indian cricketers and umpires by recognizing their service with monthly financial assistance. Eligibility generally requires playing five or more Test matches or substantial first-class experience. The scheme was revised in 2022 to raise pension amounts significantly. Now, Test players receive between ₹60,000 and ₹70,000 monthly, while first-class players get around ₹30,000.

Icons like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and Sourav Ganguly receive ₹70,000 monthly due to their extensive careers, whereas players with fewer matches, such as Vinod Kambli, receive ₹30,000. The pension scheme reflects the board’s appreciation for the contributions made by these players in shaping Indian cricket.

FAQs About the BCCI Pension

  • How much is the BCCI pension?Test players earn between ₹60,000 and ₹70,000 per month; first-class players get ₹30,000.
  • What is MS Dhoni’s pension?MS Dhoni receives ₹70,000 monthly from the BCCI.
  • Does Vinod Kambli get a pension?Yes, he receives ₹30,000 per month.

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