Inderjit Singh Bindra Indian Administrative Services Officer Biogra.

Quick Info

Profession	Indian Administrative Services Officer, Sports Administrator
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Punjab, British India
Date of Death	29/03/2026

Latest News about Inderjit Singh Bindra

29/03/2026

Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI president from 1993 to 1996 and long-time president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014, passed away at his residence in New Delhi at the age of 84. The retired IAS officer is survived by his wife Kamal Bindra, son Amar Bindra, and daughter Anju Bindra. He is widely remembered for building the PCA Stadium in Mohali, renamed IS Bindra Stadium in 2015, leading Punjab to its first Ranji Trophy win in 1992-93, and revolutionizing cricket broadcasting and marketing in India.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name	IS Bindra
Famous for	Being BCCI president Transforming Punjab cricket infrastructure Modernizing cricket marketing and governance in India Bringing World Cup cricket to the Indian subcontinent

Physical Stats & More

Height	178 cm
Weight	65 Kg
Eye Color	Grey
Hair Color	Brown

Personal Life

Religion	Sikhism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse	Kamal Bindra
Children	Amar Bindra (Son) Anju Bindra (Daughter)

Career

Summary	Inderjit Singh Bindra had a distinguished career spanning both the Indian Administrative Service and cricket administration. He embarked on his IAS journey in 1966, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana and Patiala before being elevated to Special Secretary to the President of India (1982-1987) during a critical period in the nation's history. He later became a pivotal figure in cricket administration, transforming Punjab's cricket infrastructure and modernizing Indian cricket governance as President of the Punjab Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. His tenure saw significant developments including the organization of the 1987 Cricket World Cup and restructuring of broadcasting rights that strengthened BCCI financially.
Key Highlights	Served as Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana (1972-1974) and Patiala (1975) President of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014, restructuring cricket administration Elected as the 23rd President of BCCI (1993-1996) Played a major role in organizing international cricket tournaments Advocated for television broadcasting rights leading to increased revenue for cricket in India Elevated to Special Secretary to the President of India (1982-1987) Instrumental in bringing the 1987 Cricket World Cup to India and Pakistan Led Punjab to win the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 1992-93 Built the PCA Stadium in Mohali, renamed I S Bindra Stadium in 2015 Served as principal advisor to the International Cricket Council Pioneered modern cricket marketing and challenged broadcasting monopolies Joined IAS in 1966 with Punjab cadre

Summary

Inderjit Singh Bindra had a distinguished career spanning both the Indian Administrative Service and cricket administration. He embarked on his IAS journey in 1966, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana and Patiala before being elevated to Special Secretary to the President of India (1982-1987) during a critical period in the nation's history. He later became a pivotal figure in cricket administration, transforming Punjab's cricket infrastructure and modernizing Indian cricket governance as President of the Punjab Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. His tenure saw significant developments including the organization of the 1987 Cricket World Cup and restructuring of broadcasting rights that strengthened BCCI financially.

Key Highlights

Served as Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana (1972-1974) and Patiala (1975)
President of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014, restructuring cricket administration
Elected as the 23rd President of BCCI (1993-1996)
Played a major role in organizing international cricket tournaments
Advocated for television broadcasting rights leading to increased revenue for cricket in India
Elevated to Special Secretary to the President of India (1982-1987)
Instrumental in bringing the 1987 Cricket World Cup to India and Pakistan
Led Punjab to win the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 1992-93
Built the PCA Stadium in Mohali, renamed I S Bindra Stadium in 2015
Served as principal advisor to the International Cricket Council
Pioneered modern cricket marketing and challenged broadcasting monopolies
Joined IAS in 1966 with Punjab cadre

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/inderjitbindra

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bindra was linked to the esteemed cricketing family through his daughter's marriage to cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi.
2. His administrative influence in cricket spanned over four decades, initiating significant reforms in the sports sector.
3. He was known for challenging monopolies in cricket broadcasting, allowing for a diverse range of media coverage.
4. In 2015, he was honored as Chairman of the Punjab Cricket Association, marking another milestone in his cricket administration career.
5. Bindra served as Special Secretary to President Giani Zail Singh during Operation Blue Star and the subsequent assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, occupying a position of considerable consequence during a critically turbulent period in the nation's history.
6. He was known for challenging monopolies in cricket broadcasting, opening India to ESPN and TWI in 1994 and ending Doordarshan's monopoly.
7. During the mid-1980s, when England and Australia raised security concerns about touring the subcontinent, Bindra played a behind-the-scenes role in easing tensions.
8. When Sharad Pawar served as ICC president between 2010 and 2012, Bindra was his principal advisor.
9. Under his leadership as PCA president, Punjab transformed from a mediocre cricket state into a national powerhouse.

Inderjit Singh Bindra Indian Administrative Services Officer, Sports Administrator Indian Punjab, British India