New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla has expressed grief at the demise of former board president IS Bindra and recalled his contribution in the Board moving to a system of telecast rights, which transformed its finances.

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh (IS) Bindra passed away at the age of 84 in New Delhi on Sunday.

"IS Bindraji's death is a great loss not only to Indian cricket but also to world cricket. It was a huge contribution from him, be it at the level of the ICC or at the level of the country. We remember those days when we used to win the World Cup in 1983. We did not have the money to give as a prize money to the player...