Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Bhatia likely to be elected unopposed for BCCI secretary and treasurer posts
Board of Control for Cricket in the India (BCCI) Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia is set to become the next secretary of the board. Meanwhile, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, who hails from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS), is likely to take over as the new treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Following the appointment of Jay Shah as the ICC president and the transfer of Ashish Shelar as a minister in the Maharashtra government, two key posts of BCCI secretary and treasurer are now vacant. The BCCI must hold an election for the post of secretary within 45 days of Shah’s departure.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Bhatia submitted nominations for Secretary and Treasurer
According to Indian Express reporter Devendra Pandey, Devajit Saikia has formally submitted his nomination for the vacant post of secretary. Pandey also confirmed that Prabhtej Bhatia has submitted his nomination for the role of Treasurer. Both persons are the only candidates for these two positions.
“Some BCCI news: Devajit Sakia, who was the joint secretary of BCCI, has submitted his nomination for the post of secretary. While Chattishgarh Cricket Sangh’s Prabhtej Bhatia has submitted his nomination for the post of BCCI treasurer. Both are the only contenders for two posts,” wrote Devendra Pandey on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Some BCCI news: Devajit Sakia, who was the joint secretary of the BCCI, submitted his nomination for the post of secretary. While Chattishgarh Cricket Sangh’s Prabhtej Bhatia has submitted his nomination for the post of BCCI treasurer. Both are the only candidates for two positions @IExprewithwithWITHponrtwith
— Devendra Pandey 🦋 (@pdevendra) JandninandrMr 4, 2025
Jay Shah began his role as the new ICC president on December 1. He was elected BCCI Secretary in October 2019 and re-elected in October 2022. Shah also served as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) from January 2021 to December 2024, when he was succeeded by Shammi Silva.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Bhatia are likely to be elected unopposed
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Bhatia are expected to be elected unopposed at the BCCI’s Special General Assembly scheduled for January 12 in Mumbai. Saikia will represent Assam Cricket Association while Bhatia is a member of BCCI’s Apex Council. A new BCCI joint secretary will need to be elected.
Devajit Saikia, a former wicketkeeper-batsman, represented Assam in four first-class matches, scoring 53 runs and taking eight catches while batting.
Before joining the BCCI, he was the vice-president of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) from 2016 to 2018 and later became the secretary. Saikia was also part of the core team that successfully hosted India’s first T20I vs Australia in Barsapara in 2017.
Arun Dhumal and Dhanraj Nathwani will represent HPCA and GCA at the BCCI SGM
Arun Dhumal and Dhanraj Nathwani will represent Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) and Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) at the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM). The Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its Vice President, Sanjay Naik.
There was initial speculation that Anil Patel, the secretary of the GCA, was being considered for the post of secretary. However, this was later clarified and Nathwani will represent the GCA in the SGM, according to the draft electoral list.
