Sun Jan 12 10:52:48 UTC 2025: ## Devjit Saikia Elected Unopposed as BCCI Secretary
**Mumbai, India –** Devjit Saikia has been elected as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The announcement was made on Sunday, January 12th, following a Special General Meeting (SGM). Saikia, who served as interim secretary since Jay Shah became ICC chairman in December 2024, ran unopposed for the position.
Saikia, a former first-class cricketer for Assam, has a long and distinguished career in cricket administration. He previously served as the secretary of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) and is also the general secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association. His legal background includes a stint as Assam’s Advocate General.
The 56-year-old, known as “Lone,” played four Ranji Trophy matches for Assam in the 1990-91 season. He began his cricket journey in 1984 with the CK Nayudu Trophy and went on to score a century in the Under-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He later pursued a law degree and began practicing in the Guwahati High Court in 1997.
Saikia’s election fills a vacancy created by Shah’s promotion. BCCI rules mandate filling such positions within 45 days through an election process. Prabhtej Bhatia was also elected as the BCCI treasurer. Saikia’s unopposed election highlights his strong standing within the BCCI.
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