New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to all those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives.“May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X.India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Hol…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India’s nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as “joyous moments at Edens”.In the pictures shared b…
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has told the Indian cricket team to take inspiration from the Jammu & Kashmir team, who have clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title, as Suryakumar Yadav’s team gears up for their last T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against the two time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.J&K scripted history at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday by clinching the Ranji Trophy 202…
Hubli, Feb 28 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of how deeply the game has spread across India despite challenging conditions. Saikia also said that this win is a prime example of how cricket is flourishing in the country. ‘Heartiest congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for winning its maiden R…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After India suffered a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia voiced confidence that the defending champions will recover quickly from the setback. South Africa produced a clinical all-round display to outplay India in front of 90,954 fans. Despite being reduced to 20/3 inside four overs, the Pr…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s Team for beating Australia in a three-match T20I series in Australia. India won the third T20I in Adelaide on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1.In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Team India have made a powerful statement in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, maintaining an unbeaten run in the group stage and booking their place in the Super 8 stage with one Group A game to spare, and the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia believes that the Men in Blue are heading “in the right path”. Unbeaten so far, India will play the Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and will hope to make it four wins in four games to head into the Sup…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday met the Indian cricket team and discussed the preparation ahead of their opening fixture against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. The BCCI secretary also reviewed the arrangements at the stadium as preparations got underway for the opening ceremony to be held before the encounter.Saikia shared the photos of his visit on X, in which he can be seen talking to skipper Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir and also with the …
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The BCCI have announced a total cash award of Rs 7.5 crore for the U20 Men’s Cricket World Cup winning team, technical staff and the selection committee, the board’s secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS on Saturday. India beat England by 100 runs to win the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, claiming a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup crown.”A cash award of Rs 7.5 crore will be given to the Indian team who won the U…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday congratulated the India Under-19 Men’s team on clinching the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, and securing a record sixth title for the country in the most prestigious event for the youngsters.The BCCI, in a statement, said, “This triumph in Zimbabwe further consolidates India’s position as the most successful nation in the history of the tournament and completes a rare double, …