Cricket is a ₹25,000 crore industry — and it is growing faster than almost any other sport in the world. IPL franchises, BCCI state associations, cricket academies and broadcasters are all hiring. But they are not hiring generalists. They need people who understand the cricket ecosystem from the inside. One year in Pune gets you inside it. The only cricket-dedicated on-campus diploma in India.
Generic sports management programs teach marketing and events. This program teaches the BCCI ecosystem, IPL operations and cricket revenue models. The difference matters enormously to cricket industry employers.
Not sure whether this or a broader sports management program is right for you? Our counsellors will give you an honest assessment during your free call.
There is no other campus-based diploma in India built exclusively around cricket management. Every module, every case study and every guest lecture is drawn from the cricket ecosystem — BCCI, IPL, state associations and cricket academies.
Live projects with cricket organisations are not a post-graduation add-on — they are built into the curriculum from Month 4. IPL franchise visits and BCCI affiliation exposure happen while you are studying, not after you graduate. You enter the industry before the diploma ends.
The International Sports Professionals Association accreditation from Chicago gives your diploma international credibility. Cricket organisations and sports administrators across India and internationally recognise it — and it is awarded as part of your graduation.
The guest faculty in this program are not academics with a passing interest in cricket. They are professionals currently working inside IPL franchises and BCCI-affiliated organisations, bringing current knowledge, current contacts and current hiring intelligence into the classroom.
During the program you work on real briefs from real cricket organisations — not simulated case studies. You build a professional portfolio that demonstrates cricket industry experience before you even apply for your first role. Employers notice the difference immediately.
ISST's 12,000-strong alumni network includes professionals working inside IPL franchises, BCCI state associations and cricket academies across India. From enrolment day, that network is open to you — for mentorship, introductions and direct hiring connections.
Running operations, coaching programs and business functions for cricket academies across India
Administrative, operational and development roles within BCCI and its affiliated state cricket associations
Event operations, team management support and franchise administration inside IPL franchises
Performance data analysis, opposition scouting and insights delivery for cricket teams and broadcasters
Sponsorship, partnerships and commercial revenue generation for cricket clubs, leagues and academies
Designing and running grassroots and youth cricket development programs for boards and academies
The 2026 batch is filling. Cricket is hiring — and this diploma is the fastest legitimate path into the industry. Book a free counselling call today and get clarity on whether this is the right move for you.
