Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Former BCCI President IS Bindra Dies
A very important person in Indian cricket, Inderjit Singh Bindra, has passed away.
He was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 1993 to 1996.
He was also the chief of the Punjab Cricket Association for a long time, from 1978 to 2014.
He was 84 years old and lived in New Delhi.
He died at his home on a Sunday afternoon after having lunch.
Many people in cricket, like Jay Shah, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), have expressed their sadness and respect for him.
Bindra was known for his work in bringing media rights and financial stability to BCCI, which helped to transform its financial situation.
He also played a key role in bringing the 1987 and 1996 World Cups to India.
However, he was also known for his outspoken views on governance in Indian cricket, particularly criticizing the management of the IPL 2013 corruption scandal.
Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away at his residence in New Delhi at the age of 84.
He served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 and was the chief of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014.
Bindra played a major role in bringing media rights and financial stability to BCCI, transforming its financial situation.
He was instrumental in bringing the 1987 and 1996 World Cups to India and was known for his outspoken views on governance in Indian cricket.
ICC chairman Jay Shah expressed condolences on Bindra's passing, highlighting his significant contributions to Indian cricket administration.
- Who
- Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI president and chief of the Punjab Cricket Association
- What
- Passed away at his residence
- When
- Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Condition deteriorated after lunch
- Name
- Inderjit Singh Bindra
- Age
- 84
- Position
- Former BCCI President
- Tenure as BCCI President
- 1993 to 1996
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date of Death
- Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Time of Death
- 6:30 PM
- Other Role
- Long-term chief of the Punjab Cricket Association (1978 to 2014)
- Legacy
- PCA Stadium renamed as IS Bindra Stadium in 2015
- Family
- Survived by a son and daughter
Sources
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