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Cricket Australia Posts A$11.3 Million Deficit as Costs Outpace India Series Windfall

Executives forecast a stronger 2025–26 on the back of the Ashes.

Overview

  • Total revenue rose A$49.2 million to A$453.7 million, driven by a new domestic media deal and match income from the five-Test India tour.
  • Expenses increased by A$24.1 million, including marketing for the India series and funding 70 extra touring days, with India’s white-ball games counted in the new fiscal year.
  • Member distributions were essentially flat at A$120.9 million as Cricket Victoria publicly criticized the governing body for another annual loss and a deficit in member funds.
  • Cricket Australia confirmed cuts to operational and financial support for indoor cricket as part of cost controls.
  • Leaders projected a rebound in 2025–26, forecasting commercial and sponsorship revenue to lift from A$69 million to A$86 million and touting record Ashes-driven crowds and viewership.