BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer

Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer, is set to become the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) will take over as the new treasurer. Both candidates filed their nominations as the lone applicants for their respective posts and are set to be elected unopposed at the BCCI’s Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12, 2025, in Mumbai.

Key Highlights

Devajit Saikia New BCCI’s Secretary

• Former Assam cricketer and wicketkeeper.
• Has been serving as the Advocate General of Assam since May 2021.
• Held the position of Joint Secretary of BCCI since October 2022.
• Appointed as the interim secretary of BCCI in December 2024 after Jay Shah’s exit.
• Played four first-class matches in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) and Ranji Trophy for Assam in 1990-91.
• Represented the East Zone team alongside former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia New Treasurer

• Represents the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS).
• Previously served as a member of the BCCI’s Apex Council.
• Was part of the BCCI’s Disciplinary Committee.

Reason for Vacancies

• Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, moved to the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the independent chairman.
• Ashish Shelar, the former BCCI treasurer, took over as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government.

Election Process

• Both Saikia and Bhatia were the only applicants for their respective positions.
• The BCCI’s electoral officer, AK Jyoti, confirmed their names in the draft electoral list.
• They are set to be elected unopposed in the BCCI’s SGM on January 12, 2025.

Jay Shah’s Role

• Jay Shah is expected to attend the SGM as a special invitee of the BCCI.

Vacancy for Joint Secretary

• With Saikia’s promotion to the secretary position, the Joint Secretary post in BCCI remains vacant.
• The board will need to conduct another election to fill the vacant position.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer
Devajit Saikia – New BCCI Secretary	Former Assam cricketer, Advocate General of Assam since May 2021, Joint Secretary of BCCI since October 2022, interim secretary since December 2024. Played in first-class matches for Assam.
Prabhtej Singh Bhatia – New Treasurer	Represents Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, former member of BCCI’s Apex Council, served on the BCCI Disciplinary Committee.
Reason for Vacancies	Jay Shah moved to ICC as chairman, Ashish Shelar became a Maharashtra cabinet minister.
Election Process	Both Saikia and Bhatia were the only applicants for their positions, set to be elected unopposed at the SGM on January 12, 2025.
Jay Shah’s Role	Expected to attend the SGM as a special invitee.
Vacancy for Joint Secretary	Saikia’s promotion to secretary leaves the Joint Secretary position vacant, requiring another election.