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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to head ICC Governance Review Committee; ICC ratifies Tamim as director and approves Cricket West Indies loan

ICC expands governance review and membership oversight as it appoints Devajit Saikia to lead a new Governance Review Committee, approves a loan for Cricket West Indies, and acts on Sri Lanka Cricket, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Canada, and France.

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Samachar Pathshala Desk
16 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Editorial illustration of an ICC headquarters-style meeting table with a cricket ball, a constitution document, and country flags on a neutral desk
Key takeaways
  • The International Cricket Council created a Governance Review Committee to examine governance issues and appointed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia as its head.
  • The International Cricket Council approved a US$12.82 million loan to support Cricket West Indies’ cash flow.
  • The International Cricket Council reviewed Sri Lanka Cricket’s progress on a revised constitution and said Sri Lanka Cricket must hold elections soon.

What happened

The International Cricket Council appointed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to head a new Governance Review Committee. The International Cricket Council also approved a US$12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies, reviewed Sri Lanka Cricket’s progress on a revised constitution, and acted on membership and disciplinary matters involving Bangladesh, Mauritius, Canada, and France.

What changed now

The UPSC angle · GS2 · GS3

UPSC may use the International Cricket Council decisions to test institutional governance, the distinction between membership status and board representation, and the way transnational bodies enforce constitutional compliance, financial assistance, and disciplinary conditions.

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