Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away at 84

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI president Inderjit Singh IS Bindra passed away at the age of 84 in New Delhi on SundayThe BCCI confirmed the demise of one of the most influential administrators of Indian cricket through a post on its official X handle The BCCI mourns the passing of former BCCI President Mr IS Bindra The Boards thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones the statement readBCCI expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Former President of the BCCI Mr Inderjit Singh BindraMr Bindra was one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration whose vision and leadership helped shape the way the game is governed in the country andhellip pictwittercomsOafsmiGYMmdash BCCI BCCI January 26 2026Current International Cricket Council ICC chairman Jay Shah also expressed his condolences Deepest condolences on the passing of Mr IS Bindra former BCCI president and a stalwart of Indian cricket administration May his legacy inspire future generations Om Shanti Shah posted on XDeepest condolences on the passing of Mr I S Bindra former BCCI president and a stalwart of Indian cricket administration May his legacy inspire future generations Om Shanti mdash Jay Shah JayShah January 25 2026Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 and played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian cricket administration He was also a towering figure in Punjab cricket having served as the president of the Punjab Cricket Association PCA for an unprecedented 36 years from 1978 to 2014 as per ESPNCricinfo One of his most enduring legacies was the development of the PCA Stadium in Mohali which was later named after him The venue has hosted several iconic matches in Indian cricket history including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal between archrivals India and Pakistan in which Sachin Tendulkar scored a memorable 85 It also staged the virtual knockout group match of the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup between India and Australia where Virat Kohlis brilliant unbeaten 82 guided India to a dramatic run chase against Australia to seal a semifinal berthBindra along with former BCCI presidents NKP Salve and Jagmohan Dalmiya played a crucial role in bringing the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup to the subcontinent cohosted by India and Pakistan after the first three editions were held in England This particular moment coming after Indias landmark 1983 World Cup win marked a massive shift in crickets ecosystem and power centre as the grip of England and Australia over the sport loosened and the Asian trio of India Pakistan and Sri Lanka emerged as a massive cricketing market and voice in the years to come Pakistan went on to win the 1992 World Cup while Sri Lanka won the 1996 edition cohosted by this aforementioned trioThe effects would be felt in the 21st century as well with India Sri Lanka and Bangladesh hosting the 2011 World Cup and India hosting the 2023 World Cup in its entirety Also coming to the T20 World Cup Sri Lanka 2012 Bangladesh 2014 and India 2016 would take turns hosting the tournament and the upcoming edition will also be cohosted by India and Sri Lanka from FebruaryFormer Team India manager and BCCI official Amit Mathur recalled that during security concerns raised by Australia and England ahead of the 1986 World Cup amid IndiaPakistan tensions it was Bindra who suggested that Pakistans then military ruler General ZiaulHaq visit India helping break the impasseDespite differences with Jagmohan Dalmiya at various points Bindra later joined hands with him to successfully bring the 1996 World Cup back to the subcontinentIn later years when Sharad Pawar served as ICC president from 2010 to 2012 Bindra was his principal advisor extending his influence across the PCA BCCI and ICCThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever