Devajit Saikia appointed Acting Secretary of BCCI after Jay Shah's departure

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.

"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.