Inderjit Singh Bindra, widely known as I.S. Bindra, one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration, passed away in New Delhi on Sunday. The former BCCI president played a pivotal
role in shaping modern Indian cricket, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the sport's governance and commercial growth in the country. He was 84.
International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to Bindra, writing on social media, "Deepest 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. "
Bindra served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 1993 to 1996, a period marked by significant structural and financial progress in Indian cricket. His association with the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) was even more enduring, spanning over three decades. He held the PCA presidency from 1978 to 2014 and later became its chairman in 2015. In recognition of his contributions, the iconic Mohali stadium was renamed the I.S. Bindra Stadium in his honour.
Deepest 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 🙏
- Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 25, 2026
A former Indian Administrative Service officer, Bindra's involvement in cricket administration began in the mid-1970s. His career also extended beyond sports, as he once served as Special Secretary to President Giani Zail Singh during the 1980s.
Bindra was instrumental in securing Cricket World Cup hosting rights for the Indian subcontinent in 1987 and 1996, working alongside N.K.P. Salve and Jagmohan Dalmiya. His leadership in staging the 1987 Reliance World Cup and opening India's cricket television market played a crucial role in boosting the sport's commercial value. Under his influence, India's financial and administrative standing in world cricket grew significantly.
He later served as the principal advisor to the ICC during Sharad Pawar's tenure and contributed to the conceptualisation of the Indian Premier League, which revolutionised the global cricket economy.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Bindra's impact on Indian cricket went far beyond administration. He is remembered as a visionary who helped India emerge as a dominant force in world cricket, both on and off the field.
