PURSHOTTAM RUNGTA (1928 – 2012): P.M. Rungta, known to his near and dear ones as ‘Bhaiji,’ passed away on 12 July 2012. He was 84. Mr. Rungta was President of the BCCI from 1972-73 to 1974-75. He was an advisor and guide to the Board in subsequent years. “Mr. Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket. He served the BCCI with distinction as its President, and was an invaluable guide in later years. He will always be missed,” Mr. N. Srinivasan, President, BCCI, said. “The BCCI owes a lot to Mr. P.M. Rungta. He served the Board with distinction, as President, and in several other capacities. He worked hard to make Indian cricket a force to reckon with. May his soul rest in peace,” Mr. Sanjay Jagdale, Hony. Secretary, BCCI, said.