Former BCCI president IS Bindra dies aged 84

[Hitman]

Former BCCI president IS Bindra died in New Delhi on Sunday at the age of 84.

While he served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, Bindra's stranglehold as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) chief lasted 36 years, from 1978 to 2014, when he retired from cricket administration. He put the PCA Stadium in Mohali, later named after him, on the world map with prestigious matches being played there, including the 2011 World Cup semi-final where India beat Pakistan in front of the Prime Ministers of both countries.

Bindra and former BCCI presidents NKP Salve and Jagmohan Dalmiya were instrumental in the 1987 World Cup being held in India. It was the first time the World Cup was held outside England and Bindra played a massive role to ensure the firm grip of the western bloc of countries was loosened and the Asian nations, lead by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, worked together to ensure the World Cup would be held in subcontinent for the first time.

According to Amrit Mathur, former India team manager and senior BCCI official, when Australia and England raised concerns over security after tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating in 1986, it was Bindra who suggested to Pakistan's military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq that he visit India to break the deadlock.

While they did not see eye-to-eye on several matters, Bindra and Dalmiya ensure once again the 1996 World Cup was co-hosted by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Bindra was a diplomat and bureaucrat who used his wide network to influence decision-making both within the BCCI and later at the ICC where he was Sharad Pawar's principal advisor when the latter was the chairman.

Despite the strong differences between the pair, in his tribute to Dalmiya, who died in 2015, Bindra wrote: "cricket fans the world over need to remember the modern game and the way it is currently administered would have been very different had it not been for Jaggu."

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Despite the strong differences between the pair, in his tribute to Dalmiya, who died in 2015, Bindra wrote: "cricket fans the world over need to remember the modern game and the way it is currently administered would have been very different had it not been for Jaggu."
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Cricket needed to be different. Modern day cricket sucks. Overcommercialization and petty politics.

 

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Don't think anyone cares

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Inna lillahi wa in a ilyhi rajioon.

Condolences to Indian posters on this loss.

Men like him worked very hard with very little resources to build and grow the game. They were men of principle.

Nowadays the BCCI is sadly just an extension door Modis BJP mob who have rigged and run cricket to the ground.

It is poignant, that just when India has killed the game, one of its greatest administrators has also moved on.

 

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Former BCCI president IS Bindra died in New Delhi on Sunday at the age of 84.

While he served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, Bindra's stranglehold as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) chief lasted 36 years, from 1978 to 2014, when he retired from cricket administration. He put the PCA Stadium in Mohali, later named after him, on the world map with prestigious matches being played there, including the 2011 World Cup semi-final where India beat Pakistan in front of the Prime Ministers of both countries.

Bindra and former BCCI presidents NKP Salve and Jagmohan Dalmiya were instrumental in the 1987 World Cup being held in India. It was the first time the World Cup was held outside England and Bindra played a massive role to ensure the firm grip of the western bloc of countries was loosened and the Asian nations, lead by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, worked together to ensure the World Cup would be held in subcontinent for the first time.

According to Amrit Mathur, former India team manager and senior BCCI official, when Australia and England raised concerns over security after tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating in 1986, it was Bindra who suggested to Pakistan's military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq that he visit India to break the deadlock.

While they did not see eye-to-eye on several matters, Bindra and Dalmiya ensure once again the 1996 World Cup was co-hosted by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Bindra was a diplomat and bureaucrat who used his wide network to influence decision-making both within the BCCI and later at the ICC where he was Sharad Pawar's principal advisor when the latter was the chairman.

Despite the strong differences between the pair, in his tribute to Dalmiya, who died in 2015, Bindra wrote: "cricket fans the world over need to remember the modern game and the way it is currently administered would have been very different had it not been for Jaggu."

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Condolences

Now Mohali stadium is also left to rot

 

[Bhaijaan]

Mohali becoming in its peak days by far the best cricket venue in India and getting to host major World Cup matches and test matches of top visiting teams didn’t hust happen by accident. That was Bindra’s administrative muscle at work.

One of the greatest Indian cricket administrators. Professional, assertive, classy strong man.

He was also known as a fine host, often turning matches in Mohali stadium into a pure spectacle on and off the field, an unlikely feature of Indian venues.

Om Shanti

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Mohali becoming in its peak days by far the best cricket venue in India and getting to host major World Cup matches and test matches of top visiting teams didn’t hust happen by accident. That was Bindra’s administrative muscle at work.

One of the greatest Indian cricket administrators. Professional, assertive, classy strong man.

He was also known as a fine host, often turning matches in Mohali stadium into a pure spectacle on and off the field, an unlikely feature of Indian venues.

Om Shanti

Have some very fond memories of Mohali in cricket matches.

Also some very sad news

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Mohali becoming in its peak days by far the best cricket venue in India and getting to host major World Cup matches and test matches of top visiting teams didn’t hust happen by accident. That was Bindra’s administrative muscle at work.

One of the greatest Indian cricket administrators. Professional, assertive, classy strong man.

He was also known as a fine host, often turning matches in Mohali stadium into a pure spectacle on and off the field, an unlikely feature of Indian venues.

Om Shanti

You have to admire the bravery of these men back in the day to get up and negotiate with white run boards, that still had some racist mentality. They must have been filled with self doubt but still fought their case bravely.

 

[Bhaijaan]

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You have to admire the bravery of these men back in the day to get up and negotiate with white run boards, that still had some racist mentality. They must have been filled with self doubt but still fought their case bravely.

Its awareness and being a visionary. Understanding that you come from a proud nation with immense untapped commercial potential. These were business savvy men waiting for just the right time to make the right moves on the chessboard that they have planned years in advance in their mind already.

Also, elitism isn’t always bad. People of privileged backgrounds carry an undeniable confidence and self belief at least in business and are often ideal candidates to lead such institutions.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

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Its awareness and being a visionary. Understanding that you come from a proud nation with immense untapped commercial potential. These were business savvy men waiting for just the right time to make the right moves on the chessboard that they have planned years in advance in their mind already.

Also, elitism isn’t always bad. People of privileged backgrounds carry an undeniable confidence and self belief at least in business and are often ideal candidates to lead such institutions.

He may have been elite and privileged by Indian/Asian background but likely would have battled some inner demons regarding inferiority Infront of the Western countries. Yet he battled hard and fought well.

 

[Bhaijaan]

He may have been elite and privileged by Indian/Asian background but likely would have battled some inner demons regarding inferiority Infront of the Western countries. Yet he battled hard and fought well.

We are aware that in Pakistan, there’s a serious inferiority complex as well as a ln identity crisis. But Indians grow up learning about the richness of their culture and its civilizational dominance over other cultures historically so pride and self belief is inherent.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

We are aware that in Pakistan, there’s a serious inferiority complex as well as a ln identity crisis. But Indians grow up learning about the richness of their culture and its civilizational dominance over other cultures historically so pride and self belief is inherent.

Yes this probably kept "Indians" going during the 1000s of years of different ideologies ruling over their supposedly superior one, but it's unlikely to have affected IS Bindra Sahib who by all accounts was a more rational man.