BCCI confirmed the election of new secretary and teasurer |courtesy- X(@RajeevShuka)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- BCCI have elected their new secretary and treasurer
- Jay Shah and Ashish Selar left their roles
- BCCI held a SGM at their HQ on Sunday
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected as the new secretary and treasurer of Indian cricket's governing body respectively. The duo were elected unopposed in a Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday (January 12) at the BCCI Headquarters.
Saikia replaced Jay Shah in the top job after he took up the role as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from December 1. The top post of the world cricket governing body is an independent position which means that Shah cannot occupy another post with it.
Bhatia has been elected as the new treasurer after Ashish Selar, was elected as a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) in the recently held Maharashtra Elections and has been inducted in the cabinet of the state government as the minister of information technology.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to Mr. Devajit Saikia and Mr. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia on their appointments as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively. They are taking forward the exceptional legacy of Mr. Jay Shah and Mr. Ashish Shelar, who have set exemplary standards in these roles.
"I am confident that their proven administrative acumen and deep understanding of financial operations will help us reach new heights in both governance and financial management. I also take this opportunity to thank our State Associations for their unanimous support and their faith in our shared vision for Indian Cricket," said BCCI President Roger Binny.
“The appointments of Mr. Devajit Saikia and Mr. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia mark an exciting new chapter for BCCI's administrative framework. They step into the distinguished shoes of Mr. Jay Shah and Mr. Ashish Shelar, who were stellar in their respective roles. Mr. Saikia and Mr. Bhatia, with their track record in cricket administration and professional expertise are ideal choices and I look forward to working closely with them.
"The overwhelming endorsement from our State Associations reinforces our collective commitment to taking the game to greater heights. We will continue to develop cricket infrastructure across the country and create more opportunities for everyone to be involved in our beautiful game," said vice-president Rajeev Shukla.
BCCI confirmed that both Saikia and Bhatia will take up the roles on an immediate basis. The Indian cricket governing body revealed that the election process was overseen by electoral officer A.K Jyoti.
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