bcci A new turn has come in the history of (Board of Control for Cricket in India), when Devjit Saikia was appointed the interim secretary of the board. This change happened when Jay Shah, who was earlier the BCCI secretary, has become the chairman of ICC (International Cricket Council) from December 1. Now, Saikia has replaced him. This appointment is an important change for the board and the topic is being discussed among cricket lovers.
Saikia’s education and career journey
Devjit Saikia was born in 1969 in Guwahati, Assam. His cricket career has been very interesting and inspiring. He started his cricket career with Assam team in 1984 under CK Nayudu Trophy. After this, he remained a part of Assam Under-19 team till 1989. Saikia’s cricket career became even more special when he made his debut for Assam as a wicketkeeper in the Ranji Trophy in 1991. During this time, he also played in the East Zone team and played on the field with big players like Sourav Ganguly.
However, at the age of 21, Saikia decided to leave professional cricket and focus on his studies. He obtained a master’s degree in Economics and then studied law and became a lawyer. An interesting thing about his career is that he has also led the Indian team in the Lawyers’ Cricket World Cup.
Saikia’s journey in BCCI
In 2019, when Sourav Ganguly became the BCCI President, Devjit Saikia was appointed as the Joint Secretary of BCCI. During his tenure, he played an important role in the administrative matters of the Board. During this time, his working style and organization management abilities established him as a leading administrator.
After Saikia’s appointment, many changes were seen in the internal affairs of BCCI. He was also sent as the BCCI representative to the ICC meeting in Dubai in 2023. This meeting was an important milestone in his career, where he took active participation in the affairs of the Board.
Situation after Jai Shah became the president
When Jay Shah became the chairman of ICC on 1 December, there was a need for a capable person to replace him. Devjit Saikia was chosen as interim secretary in his place. However, this appointment is temporary and Saikia is still awaiting the selection of a permanent secretary after being selected for the post. This election can be held in December or January.
BCCI’s future direction
Following Saikia’s appointment, BCCI administrators are hopeful that his experience and his deep love for cricket will provide a new direction to the board. This is a challenging role for Saikia, as he has to ensure a stable leadership for the board and will be responsible for taking many important decisions.
From Assam Cricket to BCCI
Devjit Saikia’s love for Assam cricket is the most special thing about his journey. He achieved many achievements while playing cricket for Assam and made cricket a part of his entire life. His experience in this field gave him the opportunity to reach an important position in BCCI.
His working style and leadership abilities have proved that he is not only an experienced cricket player but also an efficient administrator. At this time, under his leadership BCCI is all set to move towards new heights.
Present time and future plans
Although Saikia is currently an interim secretary, his priority will be to provide stability to the BCCI and keep everything running smoothly till a new secretary is elected. It will be interesting to see what changes will take place during his tenure.
Cricket fans reaction
There are mixed reactions among cricket fans regarding the appointment of Devjit Saikia. Some believe that his cricket and administration experience makes him suitable for the role, while others believe that only time will decide how successfully he handles the post.
The appointment of Devjit Saikia in BCCI is definitely a new era. The future of cricket will be affected by his role, his decisions and his efficiency. Now it remains to be seen how he handles this challenging post and what new dimensions he brings to BCCI.
