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Devajit Saikia Elected as New Secretary of BCCI

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By Web Desk Published January 13, 2025 1 Min Read
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Devajit Saikia as the Secretary of BCCI. Photo Credits: News9 Live
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India’s influential and affluent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Devajit Saikia, the sole nominee, its new chief. The BCCI confirmed, “Devajit Saikia is duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI.”

Devajit Saikia Elected BCCI Secretary as Jay Shah Assumes ICC Chairmanship

Former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia has been voted as the next secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), succeeding Jay Shah, who became the ICC Chairman last year. Saikia's… pic.twitter.com/TDlM8cn6No

— AsiaOne Magazine (@AsiaoneMagazine) January 13, 2025

At 55, Saikia takes over from Jay Shah, who recently assumed the role of chairman at the International Cricket Council (ICC). Following Shah’s move last month, the BCCI selected Saikia, previously the interim secretary, for the top position.

Who Is Devajit Saikia? Meet Former Assam Wicketkeeper Who Replaced Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary#BCCI #WicketKeeper #IndianCricket #Assam #NorthEast #JayShah https://t.co/iLlXtlBmtQ

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 13, 2025

Although less known among cricket enthusiasts due to his limited playing career, Saikia has established significant connections with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His administrative journey began in Assam’s cricket scene under Himanta Biswa Sarma, now the Chief Minister of Assam and a key BJP figure.

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! 🏏

Devajit Saikia replaces Jay Shah as Secretary, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia steps into the role of Treasurer 🇮🇳🤝#BCCI #India #Officials #Cricket #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/ysgtAOrPi4

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) January 13, 2025

Saikia’s cricket career was modest, as a wicketkeeper-batsman in first-class cricket. He participated in four matches for Assam, scoring 53 runs. His political and legal roles expanded when Sarma appointed the state’s advocate general, positioning him as the government’s top legal consultant.

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