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Roger Binny: Bengaluru's 1983 World Cup Hero

A Bengaluru all rounder who took more wickets than anyone at the 1983 World Cup, became the first Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India, and later ran the BCCI.

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  • Roger Binny is a Bengaluru-born all rounder who was the leading wicket-taker at the 1983 World Cup, with 18 wickets.
  • He was the first Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India, playing 27 Tests and 72 ODIs.
  • He served as BCCI president until August 2025, and his son Stuart Binny also played for India.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam October 7, 2026 • 2 min read
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A pavilion bench at golden hour with an old cricket bat, a red ball, a gold trophy, a vintage radio, a cable-knit sweater and a cap, overlooking a cricket ground and its clubhouse

Roger Binny played his cricket for Karnataka.

“Everyone remembers Kapil's catch. Binny's wickets got India there.”

• On the 1983 World Cup

Roger Binny is a Bengaluru-born all rounder who played 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India and was the leading wicket-taker at the 1983 World Cup, which India won. Born in 1955, he was the first Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India and was a key member of Karnataka's side. He later served as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, until August 2025.

His son, Stuart Binny, also played for India. This profile keeps to the well-documented record.

Quick Information

The leading wicket-taker of India's most famous tournament, and a Bengaluru boy through and through.

Born
July 19, 1955, Bengaluru
Role
Medium pace bowling all rounder
Tests
27
ODIs
72
1983 World Cup
Leading wicket-taker, 18 wickets
First
First Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India
Administration
BCCI president, until August 2025
Son
Stuart Binny, India all rounder
One memorable fact
He played for Karnataka in the 1970s and 1980s

What Did Roger Binny Do at the 1983 World Cup?

He took 18 wickets, more than any other bowler at the tournament, helping India to its first World Cup win.

What Is Roger Binny's Connection to Karnataka Cricket?

He played for Karnataka for many years and was involved with the Karnataka State Cricket Association before his national administration role.

A LESSER-KNOWN FACT

He was the first Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India.

Why Does Roger Binny Belong in People of Bangalore?

THEIR BANGALORE CONNECTION

Born in Bengaluru and a long-time Karnataka player, he was central to India's greatest early cricket triumph.

HOW I PUT THIS TOGETHER

I haven't interviewed Roger Binny for this piece. It's pieced together from online research: published interviews, news reports, books and official records, cross-checked against each other. If you know Roger Binny and spot something I've got wrong, tap the WhatsApp icon at the bottom right and tell me, and I'll fix it.

FAQs

How many wickets did Roger Binny take in the 1983 World Cup?

18, the most at the tournament.

Is Stuart Binny Roger Binny's son?

Yes.

Was Roger Binny BCCI president?

Yes, he served as president of the BCCI.

Contact Details

Where to find out more.

Karnataka State Cricket Association

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