Rs 35 Lakh Spent On Bananas! Uttarakhand High Court Issues Notice To BCCI Over UCA Fund Misuse Allegations

The Uttarakhand High Court has issued a notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following petitions that seek an inquiry into the alleged misuse of ₹12 crore by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU). The funds were earmarked for organising cricket tournaments.

The petitions, filed by Sanjay Rawat from Dehradun and others, refer to a CAU audit report which recorded ₹35 lakh as expenditure on bananas for players. The audit also highlighted:

₹6.4 crore spent on event management.

₹26.3 crore on tournaments and trial expenses, compared to ₹22.3 crore the previous year.

The petitioners accused CAU of inflating expenses under food and event heads while denying state players promised facilities. Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari heard the matter and scheduled the next hearing for Friday.

BCCI's Financial Growth

In contrast, BCCI's finances continue to surge. Reports show the board has accumulated ₹14,627 crore in the last five years, including ₹4,193 crore in the previous financial year alone.

The cash and bank balance has reached ₹20,686 crore (after paying dues to state associations).

The general fund rose from ₹3,906 crore in 2019 to ₹7,988 crore in 2024.

These figures, presented at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, reaffirm BCCI's status as the richest cricket board globally.