BCCI is in full form now. BCCI released a new policy in which it is mentioned that Cricketers Won’t be permitted to do any photo shoot or advertisement during any series or tour.
BCCI on Thursday released a new policy for the Indian team in which no cricket star will be engaged in any kind of adv. shoot during the matches or tour. India lost the series by 3-1 to Australia and lost the opportunity to qualify for the World Test Series at Lord’s.
BCCI explains that the reason behind this is to focus on cricket rather than advertisement and shoot. This decision will ensure that the players will be focused on the game only.
BCCI stated that players will be available for practice sessions during series or tours which will bring a strong work ethic to the team.
BCCI added one more thing players should be available for the BCCI official shoot, promotional activities Functions.. By Doing these Players will be available to maintain the BCCI commitment to stakeholders and also it will promote the game effectively.
In the policy, BCCI mentioned that Indian players are available mandatory in the domestic matches.
New Secretary:
Devajit Saikia is the new secretary who replaced Jay Shahs on 12th January 2025. Jay Shah was the former Secretary who served BCCI last year.
Devajit is a former first-class cricketer a wicket-keeper and a middle-order batsman of the Indian cricket team.
He was a long-term secretary in the Assam Cricket Association. He also served as president of the Guwahati Town Club.
He started his career in 1984. He built his name as a well-known cricketer in Assam, He played Ranji Trophy in 1989 which was a significant moment for him. He played for Naydu’s trophy as well.
He had played with many famous cricketers like Saurabh Ganguly as well as Ranjib Biswal.
He is an advocate by profession at the age of 28 he practiced as a Lawer in the district court of Guwahati.
Conclusion:
After Joining as a new secretary in BCCI it seems BCCI will reach new heights in cricket.
Shah does not have a cricket background and the new secretary has having Cricket background so Indian cricket fans have hopes for him. Let us see how he is going to fulfill the hopes of Indian fans. After taking charge of BCCI he is making good decisions and doing his best to improve the Indian game.