The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, has come out strongly in defence of India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the team’s 0-2 Test series defeat to South Africa. With India suffering their heaviest home loss—an innings and 408-run defeat in Guwahati—the criticism has largely been directed at Gambhir’s tactical […]

The long-standing tension between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan finally showed its first crack of relief, with both sides managing to “break the ice” over the Asia Cup trophy dispute. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealed to PTI that a meaningful dialogue has begun after he met PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on the sidelines […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains confident that the Asia Cup winners’ trophy will finally arrive at its headquarters in Mumbai “within a day or two,” following weeks of diplomatic deadlock. However, if the matter continues to linger, the Indian board is prepared to raise it formally with the ICC during […]

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the Indian cricket board will announce its next steps regarding the presidency within the next two days, following Roger Binny’s exit after turning 70 in July. As per the BCCI constitution, no office bearer can continue beyond the age of 70, making Binny’s departure inevitable. The Board of […]

The tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory parade has prompted a strong response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Devajit Saikia, BCCI’s secretary, addressed the horrific incident that unfolded on June 4, expressing the board’s deep concern and promising proactive steps to […]

The BCCI is all set to pay a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Armed Forces during the closing ceremony of IPL 2025, as confirmed by board secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement to India Today. This special gesture comes in the wake of the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, a precise military strike carried out […]

In the wake of Virat Kohli’s emotional decision to retire from Test cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come forward with heartfelt tributes, celebrating the monumental contributions of a player who has been widely regarded as the face of modern Indian Test cricket. BCCI President Roger Binny and Secretary Devajit […]

The newly appointed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, has raised concerns over India’s recent struggles in red-ball cricket. Saikia acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing the importance of returning the Indian Test team to its former dominance. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, he admitted that the consecutive Test series losses […]

Despite the fact that the last inspection for Sunday’s T20I game between India and Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati conducted at 9:30 p.m. — 24 minutes before the match was officially called off — but Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Secretary Devajit Saikia has revealed that most of the cricketer had already left […]