Latest Devajit Saikia News & Updates

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia held ‘productive discussions with board functionaries in London’ ahead of India’s white-ball series against England, starting July 1. Saikia, who took to social media to share the update, wrote, “Had some important and productive discussions with BCCI functionaries in London today on matters concerning Indian cricket… Looking forward to the road ahead.”The meeting also saw the presence of Delhi …

Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets adequate 50-over match practice ahead of the marquee event.Speaking in Guwahati, Saikia said the BCCI is working on a clear path leading to the World Cup, set for October-November 2027. Selectors, support staff, and the head coach are all involved in this lo…

Colombo, June 19 (IANS) The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, and the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, met with the leadership of Sri Lanka Cricket during a brief visit to Colombo on Friday, at which the two parties discussed issues related to governance transition and constitutional and administrative reforms.The discussions were cordial and constructive, focusing on the current status of cricket administration in Sri La…

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev, the father of teenaged left-handed batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series, and has extended the option for his parents to accompany him on the upcoming tours of the UK and Ireland, said Secretary Devajit Saikia on Sunday.On Saturday, Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the tours to Ireland and England, and the Asian…

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said he had high hopes for teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after giving him a maiden T20I call-up to tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games, adding the youngster had ‘picked himself’ into the squad with his explosive IPL 2026 performances.Sooryavanshi had a stellar IPL 2026 for the Rajasthan Royals and was the leading run-getter in the competition with 776 runs, including a hundred and five half-centuries. He also bagge…

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The village of Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan.As soon as Sooryavanshi’s name was announced in all three squads by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai, it sparked jubilant scenes, with neighbours,…

Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Friday cited multiple grounds while opposing the bail plea of festival organiser and prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in Assam’s iconic musician Zubeen Garg’s death probe, stating that the accused could abscond if granted bail by the court. The Gauhati High Court rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday. Earlier, a Fast Track Court had also dismissed Mahanta’s bail application in connection with the sensational case t…

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian women’s team was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) as they jetted off to the United Kingdom for their tour of England, followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) starting June 12.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads earlier this month, on May 2, via a press conference at their headquarters here. The press meet was addressed…

Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Left‑arm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar were on Tuesday handed maiden call‑ups to India’s squad for the one‑off Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 6‑10.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15‑member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vice‑captain. Brar, Suthar, …

Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Left‑arm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar have been handed maiden call‑ups to India’s squad for the one‑off Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 6‑10.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15‑member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vice‑captain. Brar, Suthar, and Du…