Indian Cricket Loses Veteran Administrator IS Bindra, Architect of Mohali Stadium

Former BCCI Chief Inderjit Singh Bindra Dies at 84

Indian cricket administration lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Inderjit Singh Bindra , former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He died in New Delhi on Sunday evening at the age of 84 after a sudden deterioration in health. According to family sources, he fell ill at home and passed away around 6.30 pm. His last rites will be held at the Lodhi crematorium in the national capital on Monday.

Final Hours and Tributes

Bindra reportedly complained of uneasiness earlier in the day. Despite prompt medical attention, his condition worsened rapidly. His son Amar Bindra and daughter were present in Delhi at the time. Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world. ICC chair Jay Shah described him as a towering figure in Indian cricket administration whose contributions would continue to guide future administrators.

Leadership at the BCCI

Inderjit Singh Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 , a period regarded as formative for India’s growing influence in world cricket. Known for his decisive style, he was respected for prioritising India’s interests in international cricket forums while working to strengthen governance structures at home. Many contemporaries credit him with helping professionalise administrative decision-making within the BCCI.

Transforming Punjab Cricket Infrastructure

Among his most enduring legacies is his role in developing the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali , which later came to be popularly associated with his name. The stadium became a major international venue, hosting World Cup matches and high-profile bilateral series. Bindra’s efforts played a key role in elevating Punjab’s stature in Indian cricket and expanding top-tier cricket infrastructure in North India.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• BCCI is the governing body for cricket in India and a full member of the ICC

• IS Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996

• PCA Stadium, Mohali has hosted World Cup and major international matches

• Sports administrators play a key role in shaping policy, governance, and infrastructure

End of a Defining Chapter

Over several decades, Inderjit Singh Bindra emerged as a firm yet respected administrator, known for combining authority with institutional vision. His contributions went beyond positions held, leaving behind structures and facilities that shaped modern Indian cricket. With his passing, Indian cricket closes an important chapter in its administrative history, even as his legacy continues through the institutions he helped build.