BCCI Pension List 2025: Monthly Payments to Retired Indian Cricketers

The BCCI Pension List reveals how the Board of Control for Cricket in India supports its retired players through monthly financial aid. This list covers former Test cricketers, first-class players, women internationals, and others who meet specific eligibility criteria. The updated pension structure for 2025 clarifies the payouts across various categories, showing how the BCCI honours those who have contributed significantly to Indian cricket over the years.

Pension Categories and Amounts

Retired cricketers qualify for pensions based on matches played before the 2003-04 season cutoff or international experience for women cricketers retiring before 2003. Below are the pension slabs currently applicable, showing existing and increased monthly amounts:

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

Notable Former Players and Their Monthly Pensions

The following list highlights some prominent ex-cricketers and their pension amounts from the BCCI welfare scheme:

• Sunil Gavaskar (Former Test Cricketer, 75+ Tests): ₹70,000
• Ajinkya Rahane (Former International, 85 Tests): ₹70,000
• Kapil Dev (Former Test Cricketer, 75+ Tests): ₹70,000
• Sourav Ganguly (Former Test Cricketer, 50–74 Tests): ₹70,000
• Yuvraj Singh (Former International, ODIs only): ₹60,000
• Mithali Raj (Former Women’s Cricketer): ₹52,500
• Vinod Kambli (Former Test Cricketer, under 25 Tests): ₹30,000

Profiles of Selected Players on the Pension List

• Vinod Kambli: Played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, scoring over 3,000 international runs. He receives ₹30,000 monthly as a former Test cricketer with fewer than 25 appearances. Kambli has openly discussed his financial struggles, making this pension vital support.
• Mithali Raj: The leading run-scorer in women's international cricket with 12 Tests, 232 ODIs, and 89 T20Is, she gets ₹52,500 monthly recognizing her enormous contribution to women's cricket in India.
• Yuvraj Singh: Known for his all-round skills and key role in India's 2011 World Cup win, Yuvraj played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, earning him ₹60,000 per month as a former limited-overs international.
• Sourav Ganguly: With 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, plus a term as BCCI President, he earns ₹70,000 monthly under the pension scheme for 50–74 Test match players.
• Kapil Dev: Legendary 1983 World Cup-winning captain, with 131 Tests and 225 ODIs, receives ₹70,000 monthly for his distinguished career.
• Ajinkya Rahane: A solid middle-order batsman with 85 Tests and multiple leadership accolades, Rahane draws ₹70,000 per month under the pension rules.
• Sunil Gavaskar: Iconic opening batsman with 125 Tests and 108 ODIs, earning ₹70,000 monthly for his monumental role in Indian cricket history.

Understanding the BCCI Pension Scheme

The pension fund supports retired Indian cricketers and umpires who have played at least five Test matches or significant first-class cricket. Revised in 2022, the scheme increased pensions substantially. Test players now get ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 monthly, up from ₹37,500 to ₹50,000, while first-class players receive ₹30,000. The scheme serves as a gesture of gratitude to those who have shaped Indian cricket.

Common Questions About the BCCI Pension

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