Devajit appointed Chairman of ICC Governance Committee
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia has been appointed Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Governance Committee reflecting a proud moment for Assam and the country.
Devajit Saikia was recently seen at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, alongside ICC Chairman Jay Shah and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Devajit Saikia credited ICC Chairman Jay Shah’s visionary leadership for transforming women’s cricket in India through landmark initiatives such as pay parity for centrally contracted women cricketers, enhanced domestic match fees and the launch of the Women’s Premier League.
Saikia congratulated the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on scripting history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
He said India’s achievement at Lord’s reflected these efforts as well as the dedication and hard work of the players and support staff, and congratulated captain Harmanpreet Kaur, coach Amol Muzumdar and the entire Team India.
His appointment has been widely welcomed by officials and well-wishers. They said the appointment reflects Saikia’s growing stature in international cricket administration. The ICC Governance Committee plays a crucial role in overseeing governance and regulatory matters within international cricket. Saikia’s appointment is expected to further strengthen India’s presence in global administration of the sport.
