ECB braces for a loss of up to £50 million in 2027 with no India series at home
Even with the Ashes at home, the board expects a big swing from the £12.6 million profit it made in 2025.
- Estimated 2027 loss: up to £50M
- 2025 profit: £12.6M
- Cause: no India home series, ICC withholding revenue
The forecast
The England and Wales Cricket Board is bracing for a 'significant' financial loss in 2027, reported as up to £50 million (about ₹627 crore) in a Guardian-based report. It made a profit of £12.6 million in 2025. Some ECB sources reportedly believe the final figure could be nearer £35 million.
Why
The ECB ties it to having no home men's series against India that year, as its broadcast income depends on which team visits. The ICC has also withheld part of its broadcast payments. Australian tours, including the 2027 Ashes, have historically brought less revenue than India. India's 2026 tour of England in July is expected to produce a profit this year.
