The ICC has expressed sadness on the sudden demise of its former President Jagmohan Dalmiya. In a condolence message to the family, friends and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ICC Chairman N Srinivasan said Dalmiya will be long remembered for his invaluable contribution to cricket. Expressing sadness at the passing of Dalmiya Srinivasan called him " a visionary cricket administrator who dedicated his life to cricket' adding that "Cricket has lost one of its most loyal, committed and dedicated servants. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said that Dalmiya , as ICC President , took the game of cricket at global level, with the launch of the ICC Knock-Out tournament adding that "Cricket can't thank Mr Dalmiya enough for his significant contribution." The 75-year-old Dalmiya, who was admitted to B M Birla Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday night, passed away last evening following a massive cardiac arrest, held the office from 1997 to 2000