Who’s Devajit Saikia, newly elected BCCI secretary changing Jay Shah

Jay Shah has been replaced as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by former Assam player Devajit Saikia. After Shah took over as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the post had remained unfilled for more than a month.

Saikia’s first task was to attend a meeting with BCCI president Roger Binny, where the board discussed India’s performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Who is Devajit Saikia?

Devajit Saikia is an Indian advocate, former first-class cricketer, and seasoned cricket administrator. Currently serving as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Saikia succeeded Jay Shah in the role after Shah was elected Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Additionally, Saikia holds the position of joint secretary of the BCCI and represents the board as an ICC Director.

Born and raised in Guwahati, Saikia completed his education at Cotton College before playing as a wicket-keeper and middle-order batter for the Assam cricket team in the Ranji Trophy. He has also served as the secretary of the Assam Cricket Association and is the general secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association, one of the oldest sports organizations in eastern India. Beyond cricket, Saikia is the current advocate general of Assam.