Roger BinnyThe president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Devajit Saikia as the interim secretary of the board following the departure of Jay Shah, who recently took over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). . The decision was made within Binny’s constitutional powers, allowing him to delegate responsibility in the event of a vacancy.
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Saikia, who previously served as joint secretary of BCCI, will hold the new post on an interim basis until the permanent secretary is appointed. Binny’s permission, sent directly to Saikia, cited Article 7.2 (d) of the BCCI constitution, which allows such representation during periods of vacancy or instability. However, it is not clear whether Saikia’s appointment will last until the next elections in September or until a new secretary is formally elected.
In his letter to Saikia, Binny expressed confidence in his abilities, “I am sure that you will carry out your duties to the best of your ability and courage.” The move comes at a crucial time for the BCCI as it tackles various administrative issues.
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Background on Devajit Saikia
Devajit Saikia is a former first-class cricketer from Assam who currently serves as the state’s Advocate General. He has experience in cricket administration and has been instrumental in representing the BCCI in recent ICC meetings, including attending the ICC board meeting in Dubai where Shah was officially appointed.
While Saikia steps into this interim role, he is expected to maintain continuity of operations while the BCCI prepares for the upcoming elections and addresses any immediate administrative needs. The cricketing community is closely watching how this change of leadership will affect Indian cricket management in the coming months.
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