Devajit Saikia, notable for his unique blend of experience in cricket and law, has been named as the Secretary of the BCCI. With a background as a first-class cricketer for Assam, he later transitioned to law before making significant contributions to cricket administration. Saikia's leadership was vital in boosting cricket infrastructure in Assam and securing major funding. He joined the BCCI leadership team in 2022 and has been instrumental in several key initiatives.