Assam, Jan. 12 -- Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the new secretary of the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), taking over from Jay Shah.

The position, which had remained vacant for just over a month, has now been filled by Saikia.

Jay Shah had previously taken over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Saikia carried out his first task as secretary by attending a meeting with BCCI president Roger Binny, where discussions were held regarding India's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

According to sources quoted by India Today, the meeting was also attended by captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir.

A source close to the development stated that a thorough and ...