Dubai, Sep 11
The 2023 Cricket World Cup, hosted by India, had a significant economic impact of Rs 11,637 Cr on the Indian economy, according to a report released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday.
The report was based on an Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Nielsen, a New York-based firm, using data provided by the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
"A new economic report released today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveals that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India," said ICC in a statement released on Wednesday.
The tournament, which saw Australia defeat India in the final, was held from October 5 to November 19, 2023, across ten host cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune.
The ICC highlighted the substantial direct investment from both the global governing body and the BCCI, along with stadium upgrades by state cricket associations, which delivered economic benefits to various Indian businesses across sectors.