Uncontested Elections of Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia in BCCI
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | BCCI Elects Devajit Saikia as Secretary, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as Treasurer |
| Event | BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM) |
| Date of SGM | January 12, 2025 |
| Positions Filled | Secretary and Treasurer |
| New Secretary | Devajit Saikia |
| New Treasurer | Prabhtej Singh Bhatia |
| Reason for Vacancies | Jay Shah resigned as Secretary to become ICC Chair; Ashish Shelar resigned as Treasurer to join Maharashtra cabinet |
| Election Method | Uncontested; no ballot vote required |
| Election Officer | A.K. Joti |
| Next Election | Joint-Secretary's post to be filled within 45 days; Sanjay Naik likely candidate |
| Devajit Saikia's Background | - Former Ranji Trophy player for Assam (1990-91) - Key figure in developing Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati - Attorney General for the Government of Assam - Close ties with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma - Task: Oversee India's men's team's transition in Tests and ODIs |