Bangalore: Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary C. Nagaraj passed away on Friday. Nagaraj, 76, was admitted to the hospital after he collapsed in his home. Sources at the hospital said he was ?brought dead?.

He is survived by wife, two daughters and a son. Nagaraj was also the secretary of Karnataka State Cricket Association for two decades from 1978.

His death was condoled by former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya. ?I was shocked to hear the news. I had worked with Nagaraj for many years and it is hard to believe that he is no more.?

(PTI)