Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, former spinner Harbhajan Singh and members of the Indian cricket fraternity paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, who passed away in Chandigarh on January 25. He was 84.
Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996. He was a key figure in Indian cricket administration and led the Punjab Cricket Association for many years. His association with the PCA spanned over three decades, from 1978 to 2014. “Saddened to hear about the passing of I.S. Bindra sir. A great administrator of the game whose influence I witnessed from a very young age. His vision and contribution t Indian cricket will always be remembered. My condolences to his family,” Yuvraj wrote on X.
“A stalwart of Indian cricket administration. Our deepest condolences on the passing of former BCCI and PCA President I.S. Bindra,” IPL franchise Punjab Kings wrote on their social media.
“I S Bindra sir was a remarkable administrator who served with distinction in the Indian government and earned respect across every sphere of society. He was a massive pillar of Punjab cricket — without his vision, guidance, and unwavering support, Punjab cricket would never have reached where it is today. His contribution to Indian cricket as a whole was just as significant. He was always there for his players — ready to help, to support, and to guide them at every step.
“On a personal level, he was like a father figure to me, someone who constantly encouraged me to do the right thing in life. His wisdom and kindness shaped not just careers, but lives. This is a deeply personal loss. There will never be anyone who can truly replace you, sir. You may be gone, but the impact you have left on all of us will last forever. Rest in peace, sir,” former India and Punjab cricketer Harbhajan Singh penned on X.