His visionary leadership helped build the systems and institutions that continue to serve players today.

A Visionary’s Final Innings: Former BCCI President I.S. Bindra Breathes His Last

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI president, who passed away in New Delhi on Sunday at the age of 84. According to the report, Bindra was a "visionary architect" of Indian cricket whose leadership helped redefine the country's role in the international game.

During his tenure as BCCI President from 1993 to 1996, Bindra played a crucial role in strengthening India's position within the international cricketing fraternity. Alongside former presidents Jagmohan Dalmiya and NKP Salve, he was instrumental in bringing the ICC Cricket World Cup to the subcontinent for the first time in 1987 and again in 1996. Their efforts laid the foundation for Indian cricket’s commercial strength and unlocked the potential of broadcast rights during the rise of satellite television.

Bindra also left an indelible legacy in his home state as the long-serving president of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) from 1978 to 2014. His visionary leadership helped build the systems and institutions that continue to serve players today. In recognition of these enduring contributions, the PCA Stadium in Mohali was officially renamed the IS Bindra Stadium in 2015 in his honor.

Current BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed him as a stalwart whose administrative foresight continues to benefit the sport today.

Source: The Tribune