Former Assam wicketkeeper Devajit Saikia has been elected as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), succeeding Jay Shah.
Saikia assumed the position after Shah vacated it following his appointment as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1.
Saikia’s first duty as BCCI secretary was to attend a meeting alongside BCCI president Roger Binny. The board deliberated on India’s performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
According to sources, captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir were present for the discussion.
A source close to the development stated, “The meeting was detailed, with lengthy discussions on the team’s performance, especially the batting lineup. Management wanted to understand why Indian batters, despite having a strong lineup, have not been able to perform. They also focused on identifying the core reasons and how to rectify them.”
The source added that everything had been noted, and steps would be taken after the Champions Trophy.
Who is Devajit Saikia?
Hailing from Assam, Devajit Saikia boasts a diverse background that encompasses cricket, law, and administration.
A former first-class cricketer, Saikia played four matches between 1990 and 1991 as a wicketkeeper, scoring 53 runs and effecting nine dismissals.
His transition into legal practice began at the age of 28, and he served as a lawyer at Gauhati High Court.
In 2016, Saikia entered cricket administration as one of six vice presidents of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) under Hemanta Biswasarma, who is now the Chief Minister of Assam. He later became ACA secretary in 2019.
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