BCCI Names Devajit Saikia as Secretary and Bhatia as Treasurer

BCCI Names Devajit Saikia as Secretary and Bhatia as Treasurer

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were unanimously elected as the Secretary and Treasurer of the BCCI during its Special General Meeting on January 12, 2025, following the resignations of Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar.

The uncontested election of Devajit Saikia as Secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as Treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)** was confirmed during the Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12, 2025. This follows the resignations of Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar from their respective positions.

Key Points

Election Highlights

Devajit Saikia (Secretary) and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia (Treasurer) were elected unopposed.
No voting was required as both ran unchallenged.
The election was officiated by BCCI election officer A.K. Joti during a brief 10-minute SGM.

Vacated Positions

Jay Shah stepped down as BCCI Secretary on November 30, 2024, to take on the role of ICC Chairman.
Ashish Shelar resigned as Treasurer after being appointed as a Minister in the Maharashtra cabinet.

Upcoming Election

The post of joint secretary will be filled within 45 days.
Sanjay Naik, Vice-President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), is a potential candidate until the AGM.

Devajit Saikia’s Profile

Former Ranji Trophy player for Assam (1990-91).
Played a key role in developing the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Currently serves as Attorney General for the Government of Assam.
Maintains close ties with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Will oversee India’s men’s cricket team’s transition in Test and ODI formats.

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia’s Profile

A young entrepreneur with a family business in the liquor industry.
Former BCCI councillor with three years of experience.
His father, Baldev Singh Bhatia, was instrumental in securing full BCCI membership for Chhattisgarh in 2016.

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