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BCCI Pension Details: Monthly Payments to Retired Indian Cricketers in 2025
Amir Azimi
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BCCI Pension Details: Monthly Payments to Retired Indian Cricketers in 2025

BCCI Pension Overview: How Much Do Retired Indian Cricketers Receive?

The BCCI Pension List reveals the monthly financial assistance given to retired Indian cricketers through the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s welfare program. It covers former Test players, first-class cricketers, women international players, and others who meet specific criteria. The latest pension structure clarifies the monthly payouts across various categories, showing how the BCCI values and supports its past players for their long service to Indian cricket.

After retiring, many cricket legends face questions about their financial security and support from the board. Retirement closes a key phase of their careers, but many former players qualify for welfare schemes and pensions. To grasp the support system, one must look at the official guidelines, eligibility rules, and the updated pension list indicating how much each retired player gets monthly.

BCCI Pension Amounts: Existing and Revised Figures

The pension scheme benefits retired cricketers based on factors like playing at least 25 first-class matches or participating in Test matches before the 2003-04 cutoff. Women cricketers who played internationally or retired before 2003 are also included. Below is the pension classification explaining the monthly pension amounts:

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

Notable Cricketers on the BCCI Pension List

The pension scheme honors around 900 individuals including former players and umpires who contributed significantly to Indian cricket. Here are some prominent cricketers and their respective pensions:

  • Sunil Gavaskar – Former Test cricketer with 75+ Tests: ₹70,000/month
  • Ajinkya Rahane – Former international cricketer with 85 Tests: ₹70,000/month
  • Kapil Dev – Former Test cricketer with 75+ Tests: ₹70,000/month
  • Sourav Ganguly – Former Test cricketer with 50–74 Tests: ₹70,000/month
  • Yuvraj Singh – Former international (ODIs only): ₹60,000/month
  • Mithali Raj – Former women's cricketer: ₹52,500/month
  • Vinod Kambli – Former Test cricketer (25 Tests): ₹30,000/month

Detailed Player Profiles and Pension Categories

  • Vinod Kambli: Played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, categorized under former Test cricketer with less than 25 Tests, receives ₹30,000 monthly. He has publicly shared financial struggles.
  • Mithali Raj: India's leading woman run-scorer with 12 Tests, 232 ODIs, and 89 T20Is, falls under former women’s cricketer category, earning ₹52,500 monthly.
  • Yuvraj Singh: Legendary all-rounder with 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, categorized as former international limited-overs player, receives ₹60,000 monthly.
  • Sourav Ganguly: Played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, former Test cricketer with 50–74 Tests, receives ₹70,000 monthly and also served as BCCI President.
  • Kapil Dev: 131 Tests and 225 ODIs, former Test cricketer with 75+ Tests, pensioned at ₹70,000 monthly. Known as 1983 World Cup-winning captain.
  • Ajinkya Rahane: Experienced middle-order batsman with 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, qualifies for ₹70,000 monthly pension.
  • Sunil Gavaskar: Played 125 Tests and 108 ODIs, top-tier former Test cricketer with 75+ Tests, pensioned ₹70,000 monthly.

What Is the BCCI Pension Scheme?

The BCCI pension fund supports retired Indian cricketers and former umpires who have played five or more Tests or have significant first-class experience. Updated in 2022, pensions were raised considerably: Test players now receive between ₹60,000 and ₹70,000 monthly (up from ₹37,500–₹50,000), while first-class players get ₹30,000. Icons like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and Sourav Ganguly earn ₹70,000, reflecting their extended careers. The scheme’s main aim is to provide financial aid as a token of gratitude to those who contributed to Indian cricket.

FAQs About BCCI Pensions

  • How much is the BCCI pension? Test players now get ₹60,000–₹70,000 per month; first-class players get ₹30,000 monthly.
  • What is MS Dhoni's pension? MS Dhoni receives ₹70,000 every month from the BCCI.
  • Does Vinod Kambli receive a pension? Yes, he gets ₹30,000 per month.

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