New Delhi: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Sunday paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, who passed away at his residence at the age of 84.
Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 and was regarded as one of the most influential administrators in Indian cricket. He was closely associated with the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for more than three decades, serving in leadership roles from 1978 to 2014 and playing a key part in strengthening cricket infrastructure in the region.
In recognition of his immense contribution to the sport, the PCA Stadium in Mohali was renamed the I.S. Bindra Stadium in 2015. The venue remains one of India’s premier international cricket grounds.
Known for his forthright views, Bindra was also a vocal critic of governance issues within Indian cricket. He had publicly questioned the handling of the IPL 2013 corruption scandal by the then BCCI leadership under N. Srinivasan, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
During the 1990s, Bindra played a pivotal role in shaping India’s rise in world cricket administration. Alongside Jagmohan Dalmiya, he recognised the commercial potential of television rights, paving the way for private broadcasters to enter the market. This shift transformed cricket’s financial structure and significantly enhanced India’s global influence in the sport.
At the international level, Bindra was instrumental in securing the rights for India to host major ICC events. He later served as a key adviser to the ICC President, underlining his stature and impact within global cricket administration.
Tributes from across the cricketing world continue to pour in, acknowledging I.S. Bindra’s lasting legacy in shaping modern Indian and international cricket.