The ECB's financial reports state that the majority of the board's profits are due to tours by India. Specifically, broadcast deals to telecast these matches in India.
In their 2026 financial disclosure, the ECB reported significant profits for the year ended January 31, 2026.
The same disclosure reported a profit of £522.3 million (approx. Rs. 6,773 crores) from the sale of the eight The Hundred franchises, alongside an increase in cash reserves by £72.8 million (approx. Rs. 944 crores).
ECB expects losses in 2027
In the same financial disclosure, the board suggested that the lack of a home series against India next year would ultimately result in losses.
The ECB financial report explicitly stated: "Turnover in the year ended 31 January 2026 amounted to £408.9m (approx. 5,304 crores), an increase of £89.4m compared to the prior year. This is largely attributed to increased broadcast and ticketing revenues due to hosting an India men’s Test series in 2025."
England's upcoming schedule
The ECB argubaly have their hands full with the national team's upcoming schedule, for both men and women.
India's limited-overs tour will follow the Test series and will be followed by The Hundred for both men and women. England will then host a three-match Test series against Pakistan. The home summer will eventually end with a limited-overs tour by Sri Lanka.
After the World Cup, India will play England in a Women's Test at the iconic Lord's cricket ground. England Women's home summer will end with a three-match ODI against Ireland.
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