Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Happy Villa, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam, India |
Latest News about Devajit Saikia
28/09/2025
Devajit Saikia was re-elected as BCCI secretary at the board’s 94th annual general meeting in Mumbai. The continued mandate confirmed his role in leading the administration of Indian cricket after first taking over the post earlier in 2025.
12/01/2025
Devajit Saikia was elected as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in January 2025, taking over after Jay Shah moved on to become ICC Chairman. His elevation made him the first person from Assam to hold the BCCI secretary post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Devajit Lon Saikia |
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| Nickname | Lon |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco School, Guwahati |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Anita Verma |
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| Children | Tejal Verma Saikia |
Family
| Father | Tunga Bhadra Saikia |
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| Mother | Dipika Saikia |
| Siblings | 2 sisters - Kaberi Saikia Das, Jahnabi Tamuly |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster |
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| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson Fat Bob |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/devajit_lon/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/lon1969 | |
| https://x.com/lonsaikia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Devajit began his journey in cricket during his childhood and made significant progress at a young age. | |
| 2. He represented Assam in the CK Nayudu Trophy in 1984 for school cricket. | |
| 3. Scored 55 runs on debut in the Vijay Merchant Trophy for Assam Under-15. | |
| 4. Achieved a century against Orissa in the Under-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy in 1987. | |
| 5. He participated in the Cooch Behar Trophy between 1986 and 1989 for Assam Under-19. | |
| 6. Was part of the victorious East Zone team in the 1987-1988 Vijay Hazare Trophy. | |
| 7. Took a break from cricket to focus on his education at the age of 21. | |
| 8. Worked for the Northeast Frontier Railway and then for the Reserve Bank of India through sports quota. | |
| 9. Initiated his legal career in December 1997 after being enrolled as a lawyer. | |
| 10. Competed internationally for the Indian Lawyers Team in the Lawyers’ World Cup. | |
| 11. Has a close professional relationship with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. | |
| 12. Advocated for various sports including establishing academies for different disciplines at GTC. | |
| 13. Oversaw the construction of the ACA Stadium and hosted marquee matches. | |
| 14. Created several women's cricket tournaments, including the Kanaklata Barua Trophy. | |
| 15. Became the youngest Advocate General of Assam at 52 years. | |
| 16. Worked on various reforms in Assam’s sports governance, including football age structures. | |
| 17. Embarked on extensive biking adventures across different countries. | |
| 18. Completed notable treks including the Everest Base Camp and visited the North Pole. | |
| 19. First individual from Assam to hold the position of BCCI Secretary. |