Sanjog Gupta Named ICC's New Chief Executive, Set to Lead Cricket's Global Expansion hoặc: ICC Appoints Sanjog Gupta as CEO, Eyes Olympic Growth and Global Fan Engagement

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He is set to assume the role on July 7, 2025, becoming the seventh CEO in the organization's history.

Sanjog Gupta currently serves as CEO, Sports & Live Experiences, at JioStar. © Getty

Gupta brings over 20 years of experience in media, entertainment, and sports. His previous role was CEO, Sports & Live Experiences, at JioStar. He started as a journalist before joining Star India in 2010, where he held leadership positions in content and strategy. In 2020, he became Head of Sports at Disney & Star India, and in 2024, CEO of JioStar Sports after the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah commented, "I am pleased to announce that Sanjog Gupta has been appointed as the CEO of the ICC. Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization, which will be invaluable for the ICC."

Shah added, "His deep understanding of the global sports as well as M&E landscape combined with his continued curiosity about the cricket fan's perspective and passion for technology will prove essential in our ambition to grow the game in the coming years. Our goal is to move beyond traditional boundaries and establish cricket as a regular sport in the Olympics, growing its expanse across the world and deepening its roots in its core markets."

The selection process involved a global search that began in March 2025, attracting over 2,500 applicants from 25 countries. The ICC's HR & Remuneration Committee narrowed the field to 12 candidates, who were then evaluated by a Nominations Committee consisting of ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia. The ICC Board unanimously approved Gupta's nomination after the final evaluation.

"It is a privilege to have this opportunity, especially at a time when cricket is poised for unprecedented growth and enjoys the passionate support of almost 2 billion fans worldwide," said Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO-designate. "These are exciting times for the sport as marquee events grow in stature, commercial avenues widen and opportunities such as the women's game scale in popularity. Cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the rapid acceleration of technology deployment/adoption could act as force-multipliers for the Cricket movement around the world."

Gupta concluded, "I look forward to contributing to the next phase of cricket's evolution, expanding its global footprint, enhancing the fan experience, and working closely with ICC Member Boards to build on our strong foundations."