New Delhi: Inderjit Singh Bindra, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. The news was confirmed by International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah through social media.
Bindra had been battling health issues for a long time and died at his residence in Delhi.
Jay Shah expressed his condolences on the social platform X, stating, “Deep condolences on the demise of I S Bindra, former BCCI president and a stalwart of Indian Cricket Administration. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”
Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 and was a prominent figure in Indian cricket administration. He led the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for over three decades, from 1978 to 2014.
During his tenure, Bindra significantly contributed to cricket management and infrastructure development both regionally and nationally. In recognition of his services, the PCA Stadium at Mohali was renamed the IS Bindra Stadium in 2015.
As a senior bureaucrat, Bindra played a key role in strengthening India’s position in world cricket during the 1990s, working alongside Jagmohan Dalmiya. He recognised the commercial potential of television rights, which paved the way for private broadcasters to enter the scene, transforming cricket’s financial landscape and enhancing India’s global influence.
On the international front, Bindra was instrumental in securing the rights for the ICC to host major events in India. He later served as a chief advisor to the ICC chairman.
Beyond administration, Bindra was known for his candid views on Indian cricket governance. Notably, he raised serious concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability during the IPL corruption scandal in 2013.
His contributions have left a lasting impact on Indian cricket administration and governance.