BCCI president appoints appearing board secretary after Jay Shah exits

Roger Binnythe president of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), has appointed Devajit Saikia as appearing secretary of the board following the departure of Jay Shah, who just lately took over as president of the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC ). . This determination was made underneath Binny's constitutional authority, permitting him to delegate obligations within the occasion of a emptiness.

Appointment particulars

Saikia, who was beforehand joint secretary of the BCCI, will briefly assume his new function till a everlasting secretary is appointed. Binny's authorization, communicated on to Saikia, cited Article 7.2 (d) of the BCCI structure, which permits such delegation during times of emptiness or indisposition. Nevertheless, it stays unclear whether or not Saikia's appointment will final till the following elections scheduled for September or till a brand new secretary is formally elected.

In his letter to Saikia, Binny expressed confidence in his talents, stating: “I’m assured that you’ll carry out your duties to the most effective of your talents and with aplomb.” This transition comes at an important time for the BCCI because it faces numerous administrative challenges.

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Background of Devajit Saikia

Devajit Saikia is a former first-class cricketer from Assam and is presently the Advocate Common of the state. He has expertise in cricket administration and has performed an essential function in representing the BCCI at latest ICC conferences, together with attending the ICC board assembly in Dubai the place Shah was formally named.

As Saikia assumes this interim function, he’s anticipated to keep up continuity of operations because the BCCI prepares for the upcoming elections and attends to all quick administrative wants. The cricket group is keenly watching the impression of this modification in management on the governance of cricket in India within the months to return.

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