The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday (May 18) overturned its 2018 decision, in which it had ruled that the BCCI would come under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The BCCI challenged the decision, arguing that it is a private autonomous body that isn't funded or controlled by the government. Hence, it wanted to stay out of the ambit of RTI. 8 years later, the BCCI is out of RTI's purview.

“The working committee elected from amongst its members in accordance with its own rules, controls the entire affairs and management of the BCCI. It is pertinent to mention that there is no representation of the government or any statutory body of whatsoever nature by whatever form in the BCCI. There exists no control of the government over the functions, finance, administration, management and affairs of the BCCI. Thus, the status of public authority cannot be given to the BCCI,” the CIC observed in its ruling.

Since the BCCI had challenged the decision, no one was able to get any information directly out of the BCCI throughRTI. The BCCI doesn't have to worry about it at all. Here, we have a look at the questions BCCI can avoid -

The BCCI doesn't need to disclose its profits now. In December 2025, the board's fund increased to 11,346 crore. The BCCI remained financially strong despite Dream11's exit from the sponsorship deal. Going ahead, the BCCI doesn't have to publicly declare its profits.

No need to answer why Rohit Sharma was removed as ODI captain?

Rohit Sharma was sacked as the ODI captain. Photo: AP

In October 2025, the Ajit Agarkar-headed selection committee made the shocking call to remove Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. Rohit had captained India to a title win in the 2025 Champions Trophy and looked set to lead the team till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Had the RTI rule remained in force, the BCCI would have been forced to answer to the applicant regarding Rohit's removal.

The BCCI doesn't need to tell anyone where it allocates its profits. The fans are eager to know how and where the BCCI uses its profits. Is the money used for the benefit of the players? Or former player? Or the officials?

The BCCI, of course, makes the best use of its money. Team India has won four back-to-back ICC trophies and is now aiming to win its maiden Women's T20 World Cup title.

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