The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic passing of British broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford, who was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) production team. The 76-year-old was found dead in his room at Trident Hotel on Monday morning. In an official statement, the IPL Governing Council extended heartfelt condolences to Langford’s family and colleagues.

“The IPL Governing Council and all stakeholders involved express their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Mr. Ian Williams Langford, a dedicated broadcast engineer, who was an integral part of our broadcast operations,” the statement read.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends back home. The IPL is committed to providing all necessary support and assistance to Mr. Langford’s family during this incredibly difficult time. The health, safety, and overall security of every member involved in the smooth functioning of the IPL continues to remain of utmost importance,” it added.

Langford had been staying at the hotel since March 24 while working closely with the IPL broadcast crew covering matches in Mumbai. According to initial reports, he returned to his room late on March 29 after completing his duties.

🚨 SAD NEWS 🚨

British broadcast engineer Ian Williams
Langford, 76, has passed away in Mumbai.

Found unconscious in his hotel room
while on duty for IPL 2026 broadcasts.

Cause of death not yet confirmed.
Enquiries are still ongoing.

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— Ministry of Cricket (@MOCricket_) March 31, 2026

Concern arose the following morning when repeated calls from hotel staff went unanswered. Using a master key, authorities entered the room and found him lying unresponsive on the floor. The hotel’s in-house medical team was alerted immediately, and a doctor later confirmed his death at the scene.

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The Mumbai Police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation into the incident. The body has been sent to Bombay Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause.

While preliminary findings suggest no signs of foul play, officials have stated that all aspects will be thoroughly examined as part of standard procedure.