Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Singh elected secretary, treasurer of BCCI

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, who were working in the stand-in capacity, have now been unanimously elected as the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

“Their appointments follow a by-election held during the Special General Meeting (SGM) at the BCCI HQ (headquarters) on Sunday, January 12, 2024. The process was overseen by Mr. A.K. Joti, Electoral Officer for the 2024 by-election. Both Mr. Saikia and Mr. Bhatia will assume their roles with immediate effect,” said a statement from the BCCI.

Saikia had earlier served as the Joint Secretary of the BCCI before taking over as the acting secretary when Jay Shah moved to the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the Chairman.

“I extend my warmest congratulations to Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia on their appointments as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively. They are taking forward the exceptional legacy of Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar, who have set exemplary standards in these roles,” said Roger Binny, President of the BCCI.

“I am confident that their proven administrative acumen and deep understanding of financial operations will help us reach new heights in both governance and financial management. I also take this opportunity to thank our State Associations for their unanimous support and their faith in our shared vision for Indian Cricket.”

Rajiv Shukla, the Vice-President of the BCCI, also praised the duo for their work. He said that the Board will continue developing cricket infrastructure in the country.

“The appointments of Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia mark an exciting new chapter for BCCI's administrative framework. They step into the distinguished shoes of Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar, who were stellar in their respective roles. Saikia and Bhatia, with their track record in cricket administration and professional expertise are ideal choices and I look forward to working closely with them. The overwhelming endorsement from our State Associations reinforces our collective commitment to taking the game to greater heights. We will continue to develop cricket infrastructure across the country and create more opportunities for everyone to be involved in our beautiful game.”

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