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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Devajit Saikia as the acting secretary, following Jay Shah’s transition to the role of ICC Chair effective December 1. The decision was made by BCCI president Roger Binny, utilizing his constitutional authority to ensure continuity in the board’s operations until a permanent secretary is […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Devajit Saikia as the acting secretary, following Jay Shah’s transition to the role of ICC Chair effective December 1. The decision was made by BCCI president Roger Binny, utilizing his constitutional authority to ensure continuity in the board’s operations until a permanent secretary is named in accordance with BCCI rules.
Hailing from Assam, Saikia is a former first-class cricketer and currently serves as the BCCI joint secretary. His interim appointment fills the vacancy left by Shah and provides stability during this transitional period. This stop-gap arrangement highlights the board’s commitment to maintaining its administrative efficiency while adhering to its regulatory framework.
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In a letter addressed to Devajit Saikia, now in possession of PTI, BCCI president Roger Binny invoked clause 7(1)(d) of the BCCI constitution to formally delegate secretarial powers to Saikia. Alongside his role as BCCI joint secretary, Saikia also serves as the Advocate General of Assam, further underscoring his versatile contributions to both cricket administration and the legal domain.
“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.
It is understood that Devajit Saikia will continue as the acting secretary of the BCCI until September next year, providing stability and continuity in the board’s operations until the position is permanently filled. This interim arrangement ensures adherence to BCCI’s constitutional framework while maintaining effective governance during the transitional phase.
Jack Edwards delivered a match-winning performance in the Sheffield Shield, securing New South Wales (NSW) a dramatic victory over Western Australia (WA) with just 13 balls to spare. Edwards took 5 for 41 in each innings, completing his second five-wicket haul on the final day to seal an innings-and-68-run triumph at the SCG.
Despite the seemingly comfortable margin, the match was far from straightforward. WA entered the final session with six wickets in hand and appeared on course for a draw. Edwards, however, sparked a collapse of 4 for 7, leaving WA teetering with just two wickets and 21 overs to survive. His dismissal of Brody Couch, caught behind with 9.1 overs left, set the stage for NSW’s push. Lance Morris and Corey Rocchiccioli battled valiantly but fell short, handing NSW a hard-fought victory.
Western Australia’s tail-enders, Lance Morris and Corey Rocchiccioli, appeared poised to pull off a remarkable escape before Rocchiccioli edged Jack Edwards to second slip just before 6 PM on the final day, sealing the victory for New South Wales (NSW).
The win marked a near-perfect performance for Edwards, who excelled both as captain and seamer. He claimed identical figures of 5 for 41 in both innings, showcasing his leadership and bowling prowess to guide NSW to a thrilling Sheffield Shield triumph.
“Great win, especially with the rain taking time out of the game [on day two],” Edwards said. “I feel like I’ve been bowling well this year, and it’s nice to get the reward for it.
“It was just about sticking at it. I thought we just had to make them play a bit more. When we did that, we were creating chances.”
New South Wales (NSW) secured a dramatic Sheffield Shield victory over Western Australia (WA) after a day filled with gripping action. Kurtis Patterson’s unbeaten 167 had allowed NSW to declare at 463 for 9 overnight, establishing a 252-run lead. On the final day, wickets fell in bursts as Jackson Bird struck early, dismissing Sam Whiteman and Jayden Goodwin to surpass 500 first-class wickets.
In the middle session, Tanveer Sangha claimed the vital scalp of Cameron Bancroft, trapping him lbw on 48. Bancroft, who seemed WA’s best hope of salvaging a draw, was visibly frustrated as he departed. Sangha also dismissed Hilton Cartwright, leaving WA under pressure. Despite spending most of the day threatening to hold on, WA succumbed to Jack Edwards’ late heroics. Edwards’ second five-wicket haul of the match clinched the win for NSW, who jumped from last to third on the ladder heading into the BBL break, while WA slipped to fourth.
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