Rungta, who was BCCI president from 1972-73 to 1974-75, passed away following a brief illness in Mumbai. He was 84. Loving called as ‘Bhaiji’, Rungta, he was ill for the past few days and collapsed on Wednesday night. He died in the early hours of yesterday.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president remembered him as a friend who had great administrative qualities.