Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the acting secretary of the Board of Cricket Council in India by Board president Roger Binny. Jay Shah, who has been the secretary till the end of November, has taken the responsibility as the Chair of the International Cricket Council. As Shah's replacement, the former first-class cricketer got the responsibility of acting secretary. Roger Binny used his power while appointing Saikia in a stop-gap arrangement until BCCI appoints a permanent secretary following rules and regulations. PTI posess the letter, which Saikia received; there Binny sited clause 7(1)(d) of the BCCI constitution to hand secretarial powers to Saikia. Earlier, Saikia was the Advocate General in Assam. The letter quotes Binny writing, "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." Saikia has been given the responsibilities till September next year until the BCCI appoints someone permanently in the role. Read also: Jasprit Bumrah Evades a Possible Injury in the Thrilling Adelaide Test Jai Shah appointed as the ICC Chair Jay Shah officially assumes the role of ICC Chair on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay, who served since November 2020. In his inaugural statement, Shah emphasized his commitment to advancing cricket’s global reach, prioritizing its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and accelerating the growth of women’s cricket. Shah’s administrative journey began in 2009 with the Gujarat Cricket Association, where he played a key role in renovating the Narendra Modi Stadium. In 2019, he became the youngest-ever Honorary Secretary of the BCCI, a role he held until his ICC appointment. Shah also served as ACC President and chaired the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee. He succeeds Barclay during a pivotal phase for cricket globally.