Devajit Saikia set to replace Jay Shah as the acting secretary of BCCI

Saikia hails from Assam and is a former first-class cricketer as well and has been appointed as the acting Secretary by Board President Roger Binny

Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the BCCI’s acting secretary by Board President Roger Binny, replacing Jay Shah who recently took over as the new ICC President.

Saikia, who hails from Assam and is also a former first-class cricketer has become the current joint BCCI Secretary.

Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary as an arrangement until a permanent secretary is appointed under BCCI rules and regulations.

“The president shall in the event of vacancy or indisposition shall delegate the functions to another office bearer until the vacancy is duly filled up or indisposition ceases,” Binny wrote to Saikia.

“Accordingly, I delegate the functions of secretary to you till the post is filled up by processes laid down as per BCCI rules and regulations. I am confident you will perform the duties to the best of your abilities and with aplomb,” Binny further wrote.

It is understood that Saikia will continue in this role till September next year before the vacancy is permanently filled up. 

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