Ranbir Singh Mahendra

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Ranbir Singh Mahendra (Hindi: रणबीर सिंह ‍महेन्‍द्रा) is a politician of Indian National Congress from Haryana, India and was president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2004 to 2005.[1][2]

Politics

Mahendra was a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Mundhal constituency in Haryana and prominent politician from Bhiwani.He is a popular leader among masses of his constituency (Badhra)and being considered as people leader who strictly follows principles of his father Late Ch. Bansi Lal

As Cricket Administrator

He joined the BCCI in 1975, and ascending to the post of joint secretary in 1980. In 1985, he was elevated to the post of secretary which he held for five years. He was one of the key administrators during the 1987 World Cup which was held in India, and was the driving force behind the Haryana Cricket Association for many years. In 2001, he was elected as one of the vice-presidents of the board.

Personal Life

Mahendra is a lawyer by profession, he is the son of Bansi Lal, a prominent politician who served as Chief Minister of Haryana, Railway Minister & Defence Minister of India for a few years. Mahendra Singh is current treasurer of BCCI.[3]

Reference

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