The BCCI secretary post was left vacant after Jay Shah was appointed as the head of the global cricket body. Shah took over the reins of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 1st December, and for the last month, the position remained vacant in the Indian body.
Saikia, who played four games for Assam between 1990 and 1991, also served as a lawyer at the age of 28 in the Gauhati High Court. However, in 2016, he entered into the field of cricket administration and since then has been in the same profession.
Devajit Saikia served as vice president of the Assam Cricket Association as well as the secretary of the state association
Assam Cricket Association (ACA) was happy with Devajit Saikia's appointment as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), saying that it's a proud moment for the entire Assam cricket fraternity.
Mr. Saikia’s tenure will further enrich the legacy of Indian cricket - ACA statement
Taking to their Twitter account, the Assam Cricket Association stated:
"Assam Cricket Association takes immense pride in this accomplishment and remains confident that Mr. Saikia’s tenure will further enrich the legacy of Indian cricket, inspiring many across the nation Wishing him the very best for this new chapter of leadership & excellence."
Historic Day for Assam Cricket FraternityAssam Cricket Association extends its warmest congratulations to Mr Devajit Saikia, on his election as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).1/2 pic.twitter.com/qZscXMZkFi
— Assam Cricket Association (@assamcric) January 12, 2025
Apart from him, Prabhtej Bhatia has also been appointed as the BCCI treasurer during the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday.
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