BCCI mourns loss of former President Inderjit Singh Bindra

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mourns the loss of Mr. Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI President, who died in New Delhi on January 25, 2026, at the age of 84.

A prominent figure in Indian cricket administration, Mr. Bindra’s vision and leadership were crucial in determining how the game was governed in India and how it was portrayed internationally. Over the course of 40 years in cricket administration, he distinguished himself at the state and national levels.

Mr. Bindra, who presided over the BCCI from 1993 to 1996, played a significant role in raising India’s profile in the world of cricket. Additionally, he served as President of the Punjab Cricket Association for more than thirty years (1978–2014), during his stint he focused on grassroots projects and infrastructure development, which had a long-lasting effect on the state’s cricket scene. In 2015, the PCA Stadium in Mohali was renamed the I.S. Bindra Stadium in honor of his priceless contributions.