[1][2][3] Born and raised in Guwahati, Saikia studied in Cotton College and went on to play in the Ranji Trophy for Assam cricket team.

From 2011 to 2014, Saikia served as Additional Advocate General of Assam before having an unceremonious exit due to differences with the then Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

From 2011 to 2014, Saikia served as Additional Advocate General of Assam before having an unceremonious exit due to differences with the then Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

A year later, he played in the Vijay Merchant Trophy for the Assam Under-15 team in Keenan Stadium Jamshedpur in which he scored an unbeaten 55 on debut.

Under their leadership, several academies were established, including those for chess, boxing, football, and cricket, making GTC a hub of athletic development and revitalizing its stature in the sports community.

[15][16][17] During this time, Saikia, along with four others, filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Gauhati High Court to restore the Judges' Field, which had become dominated by commercial and allied  activities except sports.

After a hard-fought legal battle, they succeeded in restoring the Judges' Field to its pristine condition, equipped with proper sports infrastructure including flood light system, earthen galleries and designated exclusively for sports-related activities.

In 2010, the club inaugurated its new building and launched several sporting initiatives, including the Residential Football Academy and Cricket Centre of Excellence.

In 2014, he successfully conducted a Public Interest Litigation to combat financial corruption and irregularities in team selection within the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).

Between 2016 and 2018, one of Saikia's major contributions to the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) was his role in securing funds for the completion of the ACA Stadium in Barsapara and  ensuring continuation of cricket activities of the association, which was facing acute financial crisis due to halted funding from the BCCI amid ongoing litigation in the Supreme Court.

He aimed to provide women cricketers with ample opportunities to compete in structured formats, enabling them to excel and advance to higher levels.

[28][29][30] He played a key role in establishing the ACA Cricket Academy in 2020, which has since become a centre of excellence, offering state-of-the-art facilities and world-class coaching staff.

Other significant projects included infrastructure improvements at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati, Charaideo, Nazira, Mulukgaon, Dhubri, Biswanath among few others.

On October 18, 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.

In this role, he spearheaded the introduction of a new constitution as the earlier one had lost its relevance to incorporate several essential reforms to adapt to the evolving tapestry of modern sports.

In the initial months of his tenure at GSA, Saikia was pivotal in launching age-group tournaments to foster football development in Guwahati.

In 2024, he embarked on a memorable journey across the historic Route 66 in the USA, riding a Harley Davidson and soaking in the rich culture and history along the iconic highway.

A year earlier, in 2023, he completed an exhilarating ride through the challenging and breathtaking landscapes of Spiti Valley, a region known for its rugged terrain and remote beauty.

He also ventured through Southern Thailand, visiting almost every corner on his bike, and embarked on an epic ride in 1998 from Northern France to the Eastern regions of the country, experiencing the varied scenery and culture firsthand.

His earlier trek to the Dzongri Top Trail, one of the most challenging routes in India, in North Sikkim in 2015  and Sandakpu in 2001 further showcases his love for exploring the great outdoors.

In 2017, Saikia pushed his boundaries even further, taking a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the North Pole, an expedition that requires immense determination, preparation, and resilience.