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Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia set to elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer unopposed – India TV

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia set to elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer unopposed – India TV

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Image Source : RCB BCCI logo. Devajit Saika and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are set to be elected unopposed as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and treasurer, respectively. Their names are the only two featuring in the final list of contesting candidates which was shared on Tuesday. The BCCI secretary post was left vacant after Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. Saika had been appointed as the interim secretary. Meanwhile, the treasurer post was up for grabs after Ashish Shelar took oath as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government. The deadline to file the nominations ended last week and the withdrawal of nominations ended on Tuesday at 2 PM. The final list of nominations was prepared by the BCCI electoral officer and former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Achal Kumar Joti, on Tuesday. The election will take place on January 12 on the sidelines of the BCCI’s SGM. The results, which are a formality will also be announced on the same day.  Saika was …

Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

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File photo of Devajit Saikia.© X/@assamcric Devajit Saikia on Saturday filed his nomination for the post of the BCCI secretary whereas Prabhtej Bhatia applied for the post of the treasurer, with both officials being the only applicants for the two roles. Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh’s Bhatia has applied for the treasurer’s position after the post was left vacant by the exit of Ashish Shelar, who recently took oath as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government.= On the other hand, Saikia has been working as the interim secretary of the Indian cricket board since Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. Saikia was nominated as the interim secretary by the BCCI president Roger Bonny after Shah had left the role. As per the election schedule on the board’s website, the window to file the nomination application was open till 4:00pm on Saturday afternoon and according to sources, only Saikia and Bhatia have put forth their nominations. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff …

Devajit Saikia Appointed as Interim BCCI Secretary

Devajit Saikia Appointed as Interim BCCI Secretary

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After Jay Shah recently took over as ICC Chairman on December 01, the BCCI named Devajit Saikia as the board’s acting secretary. Saikia who hails from Assam is a former first-class cricketer and is currently the BCCI joint secretary. Roger Binny has appointed Saikia as acting secretary in a stop-gap arrangement till a permanent secretary is appointed under BCCI rules and regulations. “I am deeply grateful to the people of Assam and the players who have stood beside me and supported me throughout this journey,” said Devajit Saikia. He also extended special thanks to BCCI president Roger Binny and outgoing secretary for entrusting him with the responsibility. “I sincerely thank Jay Shah and Roger Binny for their faith in me. Their trust inspires me to take this role with utmost dedication and commitment,” Saikia added. ACA extends its warmest congratulations to Devajit Saikia, BCCI Joint Secretary, on assuming charge as a Board Director, ICC, representing the BCCI. This remarkable achievement is a reflection of his unwavering passion for cricket and… 1/3 pic.twitter.com/rRFBsu8wKd — Assam Cricket …

Devajit Saikia appointed Acting Secretary of BCCI after Jay Shah’s departure – India TV

Devajit Saikia appointed Acting Secretary of BCCI after Jay Shah’s departure – India TV

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Image Source : RCB BCCI logo. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joint-secretary, Devajit Saika, has been appointed as the Acting Secretary of the Indian Board following Jay Shah’s departure. According to a report in PTI, Board President Roger Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary for an interim period till a permanent secretary is appointed under the rules and regulations of the BCCI. Binny cited clause 7(1) (d) of the BCCI constitution to hand secretarial powers to Saika, who is a former first-class cricketer and also an Advocate General of the state. “The president shall in the event of vacancy or indisposition shall delegate the functions to another office bearer until the vacancy is duly filled up or indisposition ceases. “Accordingly, I delegate the functions of secretary to you till the post is filled up by processes laid down as per BCCI rules and regulations. I am confident you will perform the duties to the best of your abilities and with aplomb,” Binny wrote to Saikia. Saika was present at the …

Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

Devajit Saikia Appointed Acting Secretary Of BCCI

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File photo of Devajit Saikia.© X/@assamcric Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the BCCI’s acting secretary by Board President Roger Binny, replacing Jay Shah who recently took over as the new ICC President. Saikia, who hails from Assam, is a former first-class cricketer. He is currently the BCCI joint secretary. Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary in a stop-gap arrangement till a permanent secretary is appointed under BCCI rules and regulations. In a letter addressed to Saikia, which is in possession of PTI, Binny cited clause 7(1) (d) of the BCCI constitution to hand secretarial powers to the Assam official, who is also the Advocate General of the state. “The president shall in the event of vacancy or indisposition shall delegate the functions to another office bearer until the vacancy is duly filled up or indisposition ceases. “Accordingly, I delegate the functions of secretary to you till the post is filled up by processes laid down as per BCCI rules and regulations. I am confident you will perform …