BCCI 100 Years: Board Begins Plans for Grand Centenary Celebration in 2028

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for one of the biggest milestones in the history of Indian cricket — its 100th anniversary. The BCCI has officially started the process of planning its centenary celebrations in 2028, with a year-long programme expected to highlight a century of Indian cricket and the board's evolution on the global stage.

The decision was taken during the 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BCCI, held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on September 18, 2026. According to the board's official announcement, the BCCI centenary celebrations will begin in December 2027 and continue throughout 2028.

BCCI 100th Anniversary Celebration to Begin in December 2027

The BCCI has confirmed that its 100-year anniversary celebration will not be limited to a single event.

Instead, the board plans to organize a year-long BCCI centenary programme, beginning in December 2027 and continuing throughout 2028.

The BCCI described the occasion as a landmark milestone in the history of Indian cricket. The detailed schedule and individual events for the centenary celebrations are yet to be announced.

The scale of the proposed celebration reflects the transformation of Indian cricket over the last century — from the early development of organized cricket in India to the country's position as one of the most influential forces in world cricket.

When Was BCCI Founded?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India was established in December 1928.

The organization was created at the Roshnara Club in Delhi and subsequently became the governing body responsible for administering cricket in India.

After nearly a century of growth, the BCCI will complete 100 years in 2028.

The BCCI centenary therefore represents more than simply an anniversary of a cricket administration body. It marks a century of India's development in international cricket, domestic cricket, women's cricket, youth cricket and professional leagues.

What Can Fans Expect From the BCCI Centenary Celebration?

The BCCI has not yet released the complete programme for its 100th anniversary celebration. However, reports have indicated that the board is considering several major initiatives.

One of the most discussed possibilities is an India XI vs Rest of the World XI exhibition or special match.

According to reports, the idea is being considered as part of the BCCI's centenary celebrations. Such a fixture would bring some of the biggest names in international cricket together and could become one of the headline events of the centenary programme.

However, it is important to note that an India vs World XI match has not been officially confirmed by the BCCI. The board's official announcement currently confirms the year-long centenary programme, but does not confirm this particular match.

BCCI Centenary Could Celebrate 100 Years of Indian Cricket

The BCCI's journey is closely connected with the history of Indian cricket.

Over the decades, India has produced generations of legendary cricketers, from early Test stars to modern-day icons. Indian cricket has also expanded dramatically through domestic competitions, women's cricket, age-group cricket and professional leagues.

The growth of competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup and the Indian Premier League (IPL) has created a huge cricket ecosystem in India.

The BCCI's current domestic structure includes competitions across multiple age groups and both men's and women's cricket. For the 2026-27 domestic season, the BCCI announced a schedule featuring 1,788 matches across different categories.

BCCI and the Rise of the IPL

Any discussion about modern Indian cricket is incomplete without mentioning the Indian Premier League.

The IPL has transformed franchise cricket and become one of the most commercially significant cricket competitions in the world.

Interestingly, the BCCI's centenary plans will overlap with another major milestone.

The 2027 IPL season will be the 20th edition of the Indian Premier League, and the BCCI's General Body has already agreed to celebrate the milestone in a grand manner.

That means Indian cricket could enter a remarkable period:

IPL 20th edition in 2027 ? BCCI centenary celebrations from December 2027 ? BCCI 100 years in 2028.

This could make 2027 and 2028 particularly significant years in the history of Indian cricket.

From 1928 to 2028: The BCCI's Remarkable Journey

The story of the BCCI spans several generations.

In its early years, Indian cricket was still developing its international identity. India played its first Test match in 1932, only a few years after the BCCI was established.

Since then, Indian cricket has gone through several major phases — the growth of domestic cricket, India's first Test victories, the 1983 World Cup triumph, the expansion of television and commercial cricket, the emergence of the IPL and the rise of India's women's cricket structure.

The BCCI has evolved alongside these changes.

Today, the organization administers India's international cricket programme and a massive domestic cricket ecosystem involving senior, junior and women's competitions.

BCCI 100 Years: A Celebration Beyond Cricket

The proposed BCCI centenary celebration 2028 is likely to be about more than matches and trophies.

A 100-year anniversary provides an opportunity to document and celebrate the people, teams, administrators, grounds and institutions that contributed to Indian cricket.

The celebration could potentially include historical exhibitions, special awards, documentaries, archival projects and commemorative events, although the BCCI has not yet officially announced such a detailed programme.

The board has emphasized that the centenary will be a year-long programme, rather than a one-day celebration.

Why BCCI's 100th Anniversary Is Significant

The BCCI centenary will arrive at a time when Indian cricket has unprecedented global visibility.

India's men's and women's teams are major attractions in international cricket, while the IPL has created a global platform for players from different countries.

The BCCI also continues to invest in India's domestic cricket structure. The 2026-27 domestic season alone includes thousands of matches across different competitions and age groups.

The centenary therefore provides an opportunity to look back at how Indian cricket reached its current position while also considering its future.

What Happens Next?

The BCCI has already initiated the process for its 2028 centenary celebrations, but many details remain unknown.

The board is expected to develop a dedicated programme covering the events planned from December 2027 through 2028.

For cricket fans, the biggest questions will include:

What will be the main event of the BCCI 100th anniversary?

Will India play a Rest of the World XI?

Which former Indian cricketers will be honoured?

Will there be special BCCI centenary awards?

Will historic cricket grounds host commemorative matches?

Will the BCCI release special documentaries or archives?

How will women's cricket and domestic cricket feature in the celebrations?

Those answers are likely to emerge as the BCCI's planning committee develops the programme.

BCCI 100 Years: A New Chapter in Indian Cricket History

The BCCI 100th anniversary in 2028 will be a historic moment for Indian cricket.

From its establishment in 1928 to the modern era of international cricket and the IPL, the BCCI's journey mirrors the extraordinary growth of cricket in India.

With the celebrations scheduled to begin in December 2027 and continue throughout 2028, cricket fans can expect a major year of events surrounding the BCCI's century milestone.

And if the reported idea of an India XI vs Rest of the World XI eventually becomes reality, the match could provide a fitting centrepiece for a celebration marking 100 years of the BCCI.

For now, one thing is official: BCCI is preparing to celebrate 100 years of Indian cricket administration in 2028, and the centenary planning has already begun.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will BCCI complete 100 years?
The BCCI will complete 100 years in 2028, having been established in December 1928.

When will BCCI centenary celebrations start?
The BCCI has announced that its centenary programme will begin in December 2027 and continue throughout 2028.

What is the BCCI 100th anniversary?
It is the centenary celebration marking 100 years since the establishment of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Will India play a World XI for the BCCI centenary?
An India XI vs Rest of the World XI match has been reported as a possibility, but the BCCI has not officially confirmed the match.

Will IPL 2027 be part of the BCCI centenary celebrations?
IPL 2027 will be the tournament's 20th edition, and the BCCI has separately approved plans to celebrate the milestone in a grand manner. The BCCI centenary programme itself is scheduled to begin in December 2027.