BCCI mourns demise of former president I S Bindra

New Delhi, Jan 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former BCCI President Inderjit Singh Bindra, who died in New Delhi on Sunday at the age of 84.

One of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration, Bindra’s vision and leadership played a defining role in shaping the governance of the sport in the country and strengthening India’s standing on the international stage. His association with cricket administration spanned more than four decades, during which he served the game with distinction at both the national and state levels.

During his tenure as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, Bindra played a key role in consolidating India’s position within the international cricketing fraternity.

He also served as president of the Punjab Cricket Association for an extended period from 1978 to 2014, where his focus on infrastructure development and grassroots growth left a lasting legacy. In recognition of his immense contribution, the PCA Stadium in Mohali was renamed the I.S. Bindra Stadium in 2015.

Bindra, along with former BCCI presidents the late N.K.P. Salve and the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, played a pivotal role in bringing the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup to the subcontinent, marking the first time the tournament was hosted outside England.

The Dalmiya-Bindra era later ensured that India hosted the 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup, further cementing the country’s central role in world cricket.