Srinivasan condoles Rungta's death

MUMBAI: BCCI president N Srinivasan on Thursday offered condolences on the death of former cricket board chief P M Rungta, describing him as an "invaluable guide."
"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," Srinivasan said in his condolence message.
Rungta died after prolonged illness at his residence. He served as the BCCI president between 1972-73 and 1974-75.
Known as 'Bhaiji' to his friends and close acquaintances, Rungta continued to be involved with the BCCI affairs for several years.
Rungta's brother Kishan is a former cricketer and ex-chairman of the national selection panel while his son Kishore is a former treasurer of the board.
BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale also offered condolences on the death of Rungta.
"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," Jagdale said in his condolence message.