Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away on Monday morning in New Delhi at the age of 84.
A respected and influential cricket administrator, Bindra headed the BCCI from 1993 to 1996 and played a major role in shaping modern Indian cricket. His association with the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) spanned over three decades, serving as its president from 1978 until 2014, when he stepped away from active administration.
Bindra was a key figure in India winning the right to host the 1987 Cricket World Cup, marking the first time the prestigious tournament was staged outside England. Under his leadership, the PCA Stadium in Mohali was developed into one of the country’s premier cricket venues and was later renamed in his honour.
One of his most significant contributions came in 1994, when he approached the Supreme Court to challenge Doordarshan’s exclusive control over cricket broadcasting. The landmark verdict that followed opened the doors for international broadcasters, transforming India into the world’s largest cricket television market.
The BCCI expressed its grief in a statement shared on X, offering condolences to Bindra’s family and remembering his lasting contributions to the game.
ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah also paid tribute, describing Bindra as a towering figure in Indian cricket administration and offering heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
