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{{Short description|Indian advocate}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Devajit Saikia
| image = Devajit Saikia1.jpg
| education = [[Master of Economics|MEcon]]; [[LLB]]
| alma_mater = Cotton College, Gauhati University
| known_for =
| office = Secretary of the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]]
| term_start = 8 December 2024
| predecessor = [[Jay Shah]]
| office1 = [[Advocate general (India)|Advocate General]] of [[Government of Assam|Assam]]
| predecessor1 = Romesh Gohain
| successor1 =
| term_start2 =
| appointer1 = Governor [[Jagdish Mukhi]]
| 1namedata1 = [[Himanta Biswa Sarma]]
| 1blankname1 = Chief Minister
| term_start1 = 20 May 2021
| occupation = Attorney; sports administrator
}}

'''Devajit Saikia''' is an Indian advocate, a former [[first class cricket]]er and a cricket administrator. He is the secretary of the BCCI. Saikia was re-elected as the secretary of the top cricket body of India on September 28, 2025 during their 94th AGM in Mumbai. Prior to that, he was holding the position from January 2025 when Jay Shah was elected as the Chairperson of the ICC. Apart from that, Saikia is a Board Director of ICC representing the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-10-18 |title=Devajit Saikia elected as new BCCI joint secretary |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/devajit-saikia-elected-as-new-bcci-joint-secretary-618897 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BCCI appoints Devajit Saikia as board's acting secretary |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/roger-binny-appoints-devajit-saikia-as-bcci-s-acting-secretary-1464281 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=icc |title=ICC Board of Directors, Chief Executives & IDI Board of Directors |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/structure/board |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=icc |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mithun Manhas elected 37th BCCI president |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-news-mithun-manhas-elected-37th-bcci-president-1504787 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250928192440/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-news-mithun-manhas-elected-37th-bcci-president-1504787 |archive-date=2025-09-28 |access-date=2025-10-21 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Devajit Saikia re-elected as BCCI Secretary: A landmark moment for Assam and North East India |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/devajit-saikia-re-elected-as-bcci-secretary-a-landmark-moment-for-assam-and-north-east-india20250928194602/ |access-date=2025-10-21 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
Born and raised in [[Guwahati]], Saikia studied in [[Cotton University|Cotton College]] and went on to play in the [[Ranji Trophy]] for [[Assam cricket team]] as a [[wicket-keeper]] and [[middle order]] batter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Devjit Saikia Profile - Cricket Player India {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/devjit-saikia-34727 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

He also served as the Secretary of the [[Assam Cricket Association]] and is the General Secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association, one of the oldest sports bodies in eastern India.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-02 |title=Guwahati Sports Association election: Paresh, Devajit set to be elected unopposed |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/local-sports/guwahati-sports-association-election-paresh-devajit-set-to-be-elected-unopposed-647943 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref> In addition, Saikia is the incumbent [[Advocate general (India)|Advocate General]] of [[Assam]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2021-05-20 |title=Devajit Saikia appointed as the 18th Advocate General of Assam, ACA extend wishes - NKTV |url=https://www.nktv.in/devajit-saikia-appointed-as-the-18th-advocate-general-of-assam-aca-extend-wishes/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Saikia served as Joint Secretary of the BCCI prior to becoming Secretary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Karhadkar |first=Amol |date=2025-01-12 |title=Devajit Saikia elected as BCCI secretary, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is treasurer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/devajit-saikia-unanimously-elected-as-bcci-secretary-prabhtej-singh-bhatia-elected-as-treasurer/article69091766.ece |access-date=2025-10-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Saikia was born on 19 April 1969 to Tunga Bhadra Saikia and Dipika Saikia at Happy Villa, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati. Known by the nickname ‘Lon’, he completed his schooling at [[Don Bosco High School, Guwahati|Don Bosco School, Guwahati]], where he passed his HSLC examination in 1984. His later studied [[Economics]] at [[Cotton College, Gauhati|Cotton College]] under [[Gauhati University]], graduating in 1990 and completing his [[Master’s Degree]] in 1994.He obtained an [[LLB degree]] from Old Earle Law College (now [[BRM Government Law College|BRM Govt. Law College]]) in 1996.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

== Legal career ==
Saikia enrolled as a lawyer under Bar Council of Assam and began practising at the [[Gauhati High Court]] in December 1997. Before this, he worked in [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NF Railway]] from 1989 to 1991 and then at the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (Guwahati) from 1991 to 1996, both under sports quota.<ref name=":3" />

Between 1997 and 2004, he practiced in areas including writ jurisdiction, criminal law and insurance law.

From 2005, he represented the Assam Government in cases involving departments like Finance, Taxation, Health and Education. In 2009, he was appointed Additional Advocate General of Meghalaya, a position he held until September 2011. From 2011 to 2014, he served as Additional Advocate General of Assam before having an unceremonious exit due to differences with the then Chief Minister [[Tarun Gogoi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Advocate General & AAG |url=https://meghalayahighcourt.nic.in/advocate-general-aag |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=meghalayahighcourt.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 December 2014 |title=Official blames strife for removal |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/official-blames-strife-for-removal/cid/288340 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

From 2014 to 2016, he resumed private practice, handling several public interest litigations and matters related to constitutional, criminal and service law.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patowary |first=Digambar |date=19 January 2016 |title=Assam CM Gogoi appears before court in Rs 100 crore defamation case |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/assam-cm-gogoi-appears-before-court-in-rs-100-crore-defamation-case/story-qUc5RId5os8TsrXDRwZLxL.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rahman |first=Daulat |date=30 March 2016 |title=Gogoi accuses BJP of topple plan |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/gogoi-accuses-bjp-of-topple-plan/cid/1488735 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

In July 2016, he was appointed Senior Additional Advocate General of Assam. In 2017, he had brief stint of two months as Advocate General of Assam (acting). Later on, he continued to hold the post of Senior Additional Advocate General Assam till December 2018, when he resigned in order to be eligible to contest for the post of Secretary of Assam Cricket Association as under the eligibility norms of the association’s constitution, there existed, at the relevant point of time, a bar for anyone holding public office from contesting for any post of office bearers of the cricket association.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nabab Ali dreams of his trainees donning blue jersey |url=https://www.awazthevoice.in/sports-news/cricket-coach-nabab-ali-nawab-dreams-of-his-trainees-donning-blue-jersey-9052.html |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=awazthevoice.in |language=en}}</ref>

On 21 May 2021, he was appointed Advocate General of Assam, becoming the youngest to hold the position at 52 years and one month. He continues to hold the post.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Advocate Generals of Assam |url=https://ghconline.gov.in/index.php/former-advocate-general/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=ghconline.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Govt of Assam |first=Judicial Dept |date=28 May 2019 |title=Govt of Assam Notification |url=https://judicial.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/judicial_uneecopscloud_com_oid_3/menu/document/notification_regarding_to_appoint_shri_devajit_saikia_sr._advocate_as_sr._standing_counsel_govt._of_assam_in_the_ghc_and_sc_of_india_to_represent_govt._of_assam.pdf |website=judicial.assam.gov.in}}</ref>

== Cricket career ==
Saikia represented Assam in various age-group tournaments beginning in 1984 with the [[C. K. Nayudu Trophy|CK Nayudu Trophy]] for school cricket in Lucknow. A year later, he played in the Vijay Merchant Trophy for Assam Under-15 team in [[Keenan Stadium]] [[Jamshedpur]] in which he scored an unbeaten 55 on debut. From 1986 to 1989, he represented Assam (Under-19) in the Cooch Behar Trophy.

In the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]] (Under-17) in 1987, he scored a century against [[Orissa]] in Kolkata, earning selection to the East Zone team to participate in the national Vijay Hazare Trophy, in which he played all three matches as the zone won the championship in [[Kanpur]] in 1987-88. Players such as [[Sourav Ganguly]] and [[Ranjib Biswal]] were his teammates in that squad.

In 1988, he also played for the Wills XI under the captainship of [[Maninder Singh (cricketer)|Maninder Singh]] in the now-defunct Wills Trophy.

By 1989, Saikia was selected for Assam’s Ranji Trophy side, and he played four matches in the 1989-90 season. He made his Ranji debut in 1991 and played four matches as a wicketkeeper and middle-order batter.<ref name=":0" />

He discontinued professional cricket at age 21 to focus on academics.

He also represented Gauhati University in the [[Rohinton Baria Trophy]] for several seasons.

His cricket involvement extended beyond traditional formats. In 2003, Saikia represented various teams in six-a-side tournaments across Asia and the United Kingdom. In 2004, he played for the Indian Lawyers Team in [[Colombo]] and [[Galle]] in Sri Lanka, and in 2005 he took part in a lawyers' cricket tournament in London. He later toured the West Indies (Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago) in 2006, followed by a second tour of the United Kingdom. He participated in the Lawyers’ World Cup held in Cambridge and London in 2009, where the Indian team finished as runners-up to [[Australia]]. In 2015-16, he captained one of two Indian Lawyers Team in the Lawyers’ World Cup in [[Brisbane]], Australia and continued to represent the team in the 2017-18 edition held in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-20 |title=Devajit Saikia appointed as the 18th Advocate General of Assam, ACA extend wishes - NKTV |url=https://www.nktv.in/devajit-saikia-appointed-as-the-18th-advocate-general-of-assam-aca-extend-wishes/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Sports administrator ==
Saikia entered sports administration began in 2003 when he was elected Vice President of [[Gauhati Town Club]] (GTC), a century-old prestigious sports club in eastern India. In 2008, he was elected as General Secretary of GTC, with [[Himanta Biswa Sarma|Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma]] as President, during which time several sports academies were established in chess, boxing, football and cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-09-15 |title=Use Judge's Field only for sports: HC |url=https://assamtribune.com/use-judges-field-only-for-sports-hc |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=7 April 2008 |title=Sport comeback on Judges Field |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/sport-comeback-on-judges-field/cid/597293 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=3 April 2012 |title=HC glare on Judges Field |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/hc-glare-on-judges-field/cid/434062 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref>
[[File:Devajit Saikia Lovlina.jpg|thumb|410x410px|Devajit Saikia is seen with Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain during the inauguration of the Boxing Academy of Gauhati Town Club.]]
During this time, Saikia, along with four others, filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Gauhati High Court seeking the restoration of [[Judges Field|Judges' Field]], which had increasingly been used for commercial and non-sporting activities. The petition aimed to return the ground to its intended use as a sports venue. Following the court's directives, Judges' Field was restored and equipped with sports infrastructure, including flood light system and earthen galleries, and designated primarily for sports-related activities.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" />

During his tenure, GTC undertook several infrastructure and programme expansions. In 2010, the club inaugurated its new building and introduced initiatives such as the Residential Football Academy and the Cricket Centre of Excellence. The Swimming Centre and GTC Chess Academy were also established that year. Additional facilities were added later, including a Badminton Coaching Centre in 2014 and a Boxing Academy in 2021, the latter inaugurated by Olympic medalist [[Lovlina Borgohain]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-18 |title=Olympic medal winner Lovlina inaugurates Gauhati Town Club Boxing Academy |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/local-sports/olympic-medal-winner-lovlina-inaugurates-gauhati-town-club-boxing-academy-597816 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lovlina Borgohain Inaugurates Boxing Centre At Gauhati Town Club |url=https://guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/lovlina-borgohain-inaugurates-boxing-centre-at-gauhati-town-club |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2014, Saikia filed a Public Interest Litigation regarding financial corruption and irregularities in team selection within the Assam Cricket Association (ACA). The case led to court-directed reforms, and in May 2016 one of the incumbent office bearers was barred from contesting elections. The association at the time faced several allegations of mismanagement and corruption.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-07-25 |title=HC orders seizure of cricket association's papers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/hc-orders-seizure-of-cricket-associations-papers/articleshow/48207968.cms |access-date=2024-09-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2015 |title=High court setback for ACA |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/high-court-setback-for-aca/cid/1391985 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

In June 2016, a new ACA committee was formed, with Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as President, and Saikia was elected as one of the six Vice Presidents.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-09-15 |title=Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes ACA chief |url=https://assamtribune.com/himanta-biswa-sarma-becomes-aca-chief |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref>

Saikia briefly resigned from the post of Vice President of ACA in 2018 due to his indifferences with the then General Secretary but later withdrew his resignation at the request of the Governing Body.

Between 2016 and 2018, he contributed to efforts to secure funds for completing the ACA Stadium in Barsapara and supported the continuation of cricket activities during a period of financial strain caused by the halt of BCCI funding amid ongoing litigation in the Supreme Court. He was also part of the association’s legal team involved in drafting and implementing the new constitution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-01 |title=Barsapara stadium in Guwahati to host India vs Australia T20 on Oct 10 |url=https://thenewsmill.com/2017/08/barsapara-stadium-guwahati-host-india-vs-australia-t20-oct-10/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=thenewsmill.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

He was also part of the core ACA team responsible for hosting the first-ever T20 international match between India and Australia at the new ACA Stadium, Barsapara, in October 2017, followed by an ODI between India and the West Indies the next year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-05 |title=Assam's new stadium readies to host maiden international cricket match |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2017/Sep/05/assams-new-stadium-readies-to-host-maiden-international-cricket-match-1652910.html |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Assam's new stadium geared for ODI debut after several troubles |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/assam-s-new-stadium-geared-for-odi-debut-after-several-troubles-1162821 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2019, Saikia was elected unopposed as Secretary and a member of the first Apex Council of ACA under the new constitution. In this role, he and the other council members introduced several administrative reforms, including the establishment of a professional office structure to improve financial and organisational processes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-31 |title=BCCI secretary Jay Shah visits ACA office at Barsapara cricket stadium |url=https://thenewsmill.com/2021/03/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-aca-barsapara-stadium/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=thenewsmill.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Together with the Apex Council, he helped implement structural changes in tournament organisation and coaching programmes within the state. Initiatives such as the Assam Premier Club Championship—featuring over 6,500 registered players and more than 300 clubs—along with inter-university and inter-institution tournaments were introduced during his tenure.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-20 |title=Assam Premier Club Championship (APCC) begins in Guwahati city today; Trophy, Jersey unveiled |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/local-sports/assam-premier-club-championship-apcc-begins-in-guwahati-city-today-trophy-jersey-unveiled |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref>

As Secretary, Saikia also worked to expand women’s cricket in Assam. The Challengers Trophy for women and the inter-district [[Kanaklata Barua]] Trophy were launched during this period to create more competitive opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Cricket: Kanaklata Barua Trophy from February 7 |url=https://thenewsmill.com/2022/02/cricket-kanaklata-barua-trophy-from-february-7/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=thenewsmill.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Women cricketers, footballers of Assam gear up for big league|url=https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2022/03/30/women-cricketers-footballersof-assam-gear-up-for-big-league/ |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=nagalandpost.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-09 |title=State inter zonal women's cricket tourney under way |url=https://assamtribune.com/state-inter-zonal-womens-cricket-tourney-under-way |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref>

He played a role in establishing the [[ACA Cricket Academy]] in 2020, which began its residential coaching programme in 2021. Saikia continues to serve as the Academy’s Member Secretary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gani |first=Abdul |date=2024-05-26 |title=Aaron Hardie's date with Guwahati spinners |url=https://assamtribune.com/sports/aaron-hardies-date-with-guwahati-spinners-1537375 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ACA Cricket Academy Starts Coaches' Course With Acclaimed Australian Trainers |url=https://guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/aca-cricket-academy-starts-coaches-course-with-acclaimed-australian-trainers |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref>

During his tenure of a little over three years, including the two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACA developed 23 cricket grounds and related infrastructure across Assam. Notable projects include the [[Amingaon Cricket Ground]] (a First-Class venue), the North Guwahati Ground, Furkating Cricket Ground in [[Golaghat]], Tezpur University Ground, Assam Agriculture University Ground, Umrangso Cricket Ground, Barpeta Cricket Stadium, Barhampur Cricket Ground, Nagaon. Other significant projects included infrastructure improvements at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati, Charaideo, [[Nazira]], Mulukgaon, [[Dhubri]], [[Biswanath district|Biswanath]] among few others.

== BCCI Joint Secretary ==
[[File:Devajit Saikia BCCI.jpg|thumb|BCCI Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia (extreme left) with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, BCCI President Roger Binny and others during the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence of National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. |414x414px]]
On 18 October 2022, he was elected Joint Secretary of the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] and a member of the Apex Council of the Premier Sports Organization of the world. During his tenure as Secretary of BCCI, he participated in several administrative initiatives under the leadership of Jay Shah.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-18 |title=Assam's Devajit Saikia Becomes BCCI Joint Secretary |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/assams-devajit-saikia-becomes-bcci-joint-secretary-618812 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref>

== Role at Guwahati Sports Association (GSA) ==
On 6 May 2023, Saikia was elected General Secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association (GSA). In this role, he oversaw the drafting and adoption of a revised constitution to introduce organisational reforms. Within two months, the new constitution was implemented, after which the existing body resigned and a new one was elected under the updated framework, with Saikia retaining his position for a four-year term.

In the early months of his tenure, Saikia helped introduce age-group football tournaments aimed at supporting youth development in Guwahati. The GSA launched the Youth and Kids League for players in the Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 categories. The association also separated club teams from office teams in the GSA league and restructured the league into A, B and C divisions, replacing the earlier Super League format.

He also contributed to the introduction of the Guwahati Premier Football League, a tournament designed to enhance competitive football among local clubs and institutions, which drew significant attendance at Judges' Field in its inaugural year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Sentinel Digital |date=2023-05-07 |title=Guwahati Sports Association constitutes a new committee in AGM |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/guwahati-sports-association-constitutes-a-new-committee-in-agm-648605 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NewsDesk |first=T. N. M. |date=2023-10-17 |title=Guwahati Sports Association joins hand with NEUFC for youth leagues |url=https://thenewsmill.com/2023/10/guwahati-sports-association-joins-hand-with-neufc-for-youth-leagues/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=thenewsmill.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Sentinel Digital |date=2023-11-09 |title=Youth and Kids League to kick off on Saturday at Gauhati Town Club auditorium |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/local-sports/youth-and-kids-league-to-kick-off-on-saturday-at-gauhati-town-club-auditorium-674836 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref>

On 27 September, Saikia announced that the iconic [[Bordoloi Trophy]] football tournament would be revamped and held in a new format from January 2025. The planned three-month event is expected to include more than 5,600 players representing 284 clubs from across Assam.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karmakar |first=Rahul |date=2024-09-27 |title=Indian football: Bordoloi trophy 2025 to begin on January 20 under new format across Assam |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/bordoloi-trophy-2025-to-begin-on-january-9-new-format-explained-assam-indian-football-updates/article68691889.ece |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Sportstar |language=en}}</ref>

== Other activities ==
Saikia has undertaken several long-distance motorcycle journeys both within India and abroad, including Route 66 in the United States (2024), Spiti Valley (2023), Ladakh (2016), Southern Thailand, and parts of France (1998).

He has also completed high-altitude treks, including Everest Base Camp (2019), Annapurna Base Camp (2022), Dzongri (2015), and Sandakpu (2001).

In 2017, he undertook an expedition to the North Pole.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgXN4Z8rqpc |title=Exclusive Interview with BCCI Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia at AT Dialogue 2024 |date=2024-09-23 |last=The Assam Tribune |access-date=2024-09-27 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=The Assam |date=2024-08-07 |title=Motorcycle diaries |url=https://assamtribune.com/culture/motorcycle-diaries-1547069 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref>

On 14 October 2025, Saikia delivered a [[TED (conference)|TEDx Talks]] at TEDx Royal Global University, discussing his journey in cricket.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhsEKH0MvE8 |title=My Second Innings: A Journey through Cricket and Law {{!}} Devajit Saikia {{!}} TEDxRoyalGlobalUniversity |date=2025-10-14 |last=TEDx Talks |access-date=2025-10-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

==References==
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