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Who Is Devajit Saikia: Lawyer, Modest Player And Next India Cricket Chief

By AFP News January 08, 2025 • 12:37 PM View: 6881

The man set to become one of cricket's most powerful figures as head of India's board enjoys close ties to the country's ruling party and is something of an unknown among fans after a modest playing career.

Devajit Saikia was the only person nominated to be secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and is set to be anointed at a meeting of members in Mumbai on Sunday.

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