A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration. Hailing from Assam, Devajit Saikia has forged an astonishing journey through cricket, law, and administration. Recently stepping into the role of secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Saikia succeeds Jay Shah, who now serves as the ICC chairman. Read about Devajit Saikia cricket player from India profile, stats, rankings, records, videos, photos at ESPNcricinfo Devajit Saikia on Sunday, January 12, was elected unopposed as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Saikia , who is an advocate by profession, has played in the Ranji Trophy for Assam as a wicketkeeper-batter.