Sunday brought grief to cricket lovers as Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI President, succumbed to illness at 84. ICC Chair Jay Shah shared the heartbreaking update online.
Long-term health battles ended at his Delhi home. Bindra’s administrative prowess defined eras.
On X, Shah wrote: ‘Profound sorrow at the loss of IS Bindra, BCCI veteran. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.’
Leading BCCI 1993-1996 and PCA for 36 years (1978-2014), Bindra’s honors include the 2015 renaming of Mohali stadium to IS Bindra Stadium.
Teaming with Dalmiya, he revolutionized finances by tapping TV rights, introducing private players and elevating India’s stature.
Bindra clinched major ICC tournaments for India and consulted presidents. His bold IPL 2013 scandal remarks underscored transparency advocacy.
Bindra turned challenges into triumphs, building infrastructure and governance models still emulated. As tributes pour in, his blueprint ensures cricket’s prosperous future.