Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Cricket Australia Posts $11.3M Deficit Despite Record Revenue
Imagine Cricket Australia is like a company that runs cricket games.
Even though they made a lot of money this year, more than ever before, they ended up spending more than they earned.
This happened because it costs a lot to host big games, like the series against India, and the teams also had to travel and play more games than usual.
Because they spent too much, they lost about $11.3 million.
Some people who help run cricket in different parts of Australia are not happy about this.
But the leaders of Cricket Australia are hopeful for next year, especially with a big series against England coming up, and they believe they can make a profit then.
Cricket Australia reported an A$11.3 million deficit for the 2024-25 financial year.
Total revenue reached a record A$453.7 million, driven by media rights and the India series.
Operating costs increased significantly due to marketing and expanded touring schedules.
Member states expressed frustration over the financial loss, citing cumulative deficits since FY2019.
Cricket Australia anticipates a profitable 2025-26 financial year with the upcoming Ashes series.
- Who
- Cricket Australia (CA)
- What
- Recorded a net deficit of A$11.3 million despite record revenue.
- When
- For the 2024-25 financial year.
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Surging costs and expanded touring schedules overshadowed revenue growth.
Cricket Victoria (CV) Chairman Ross Hepburn
Cricket Australia (CA) Leadership
Financial Performance
Cricket Victoria (CV) Chairman Ross Hepburn
Expresses disappointment with the annual loss and cumulative deficits since FY2019, accusing CA of failing to show meaningful financial progress.
Cricket Australia (CA) Leadership
Acknowledges the deficit but remains optimistic, forecasting significant profit in FY2026 from the Ashes and India white-ball content to rebuild reserves.
Private Investment in Big Bash League (BBL)
Cricket Victoria (CV) Chairman Ross Hepburn
Warns against selling member assets, suggesting all other options should be explored before considering private investment in BBL teams.
Cricket Australia (CA) Leadership
Actively exploring private investment in BBL teams to unlock new value and enhance competitiveness with global leagues.
- Financial Year
- 2024-25
- Net Deficit
- A$11.3 million ($7.34 million USD)
- Total Revenue
- A$453.7 million
- Increased Expenses
- A$24.1 million
- Distributions to States
- A$120.9 million