Following Jay Shah’s appointment as the ICC Chairman on December 1, 2024, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now appointed an acting secretary. Former first-class cricketer and current BCCI joint secretary, Devajit Saikia, has been named the acting secretary by BCCI president Roger Binny. Saikia will hold the role until a permanent secretary is appointed.
Saikia, who hails from Assam, has been serving as the BCCI joint secretary and brings with him a wealth of experience. A lawyer by profession, he also played in the Ranji Trophy as a wicketkeeper-batter for the Assam cricket team, appearing in four matches. His appointment as acting secretary comes in a stop-gap arrangement, as per the constitutional powers vested in the BCCI president.
In a letter to Saikia, Binny referred to clause 7(1)(d) of the BCCI constitution, which allows the president to delegate secretarial duties in case of a vacancy or indisposition. “In the event of a vacancy or indisposition, the president shall delegate the functions to another office bearer until the vacancy is filled or the indisposition ends,” Binny wrote. He further expressed confidence in Saikia’s ability to manage the responsibilities with skill and dedication.
As of now, Saikia will carry out the duties of the secretary until the position is officially filled according to BCCI rules and regulations.