Former BCCI and PCA President I.S. Bindra Passes Away at 84
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, January 25, 2026:
Former BCCI President and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) chief Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, passed away in New Delhi on Sunday evening following a prolonged illness. He was 84.
A towering figure in Indian cricket administration, Bindra played a pivotal role in transforming Indian cricket from a regional sport into a global commercial powerhouse. He is widely credited with breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in world cricket and helping bring major international tournaments, including the Cricket World Cup, to the Indian subcontinent.
Bindra served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 1993 to 1996 and headed the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for an unprecedented 36 years, from 1978 to 2014. Under his leadership, Punjab emerged as a key hub of Indian cricket administration.
One of his most enduring legacies is the PCA Stadium in Mohali, which was renamed the I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium in recognition of his immense contribution to the sport. He was also a central figure in the successful organization of the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cups, events that significantly boosted cricket’s popularity and commercial growth in India.
Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world following his demise. ICC Chairman Jay Shah, along with several national and international cricket bodies, paid rich tributes to Bindra, acknowledging his vision, leadership, and lasting impact on global cricket.
The cremation will be held at the Lodhi Crematorium in New Delhi on Monday, January 26, 2026. He is survived by family members and a legacy that continues to shape Indian and world cricket.