Sanjog Gupta Tapped as New ICC Chief, Set to Helm Global Cricket Growth hoặc ICC Appoints Sanjog Gupta as CEO, Eyes Olympic Expansion and Global Reach

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gupta 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 joins the ICC from JioStar, where he holds the position of CEO, Sports & Live Experiences. He brings with him over two decades of experience in media, entertainment, and sports. His career began in journalism before he transitioned to Star India in 2010. There, he held various leadership positions focusing on content and strategy, eventually becoming Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020. Following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star in 2024, he was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports.

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

Shah further emphasized Gupta's understanding of the global sports and media landscape, coupled with his passion for cricket fans and technology, will be critical for the ICC's growth ambitions. He stated that the organization's goal is to establish cricket as a regular sport in the Olympics, expand its global reach, and strengthen its presence in core markets.

"We considered several exceptional candidates for this position, but the Nominations Committee unanimously recommended Sanjog. The ICC Board Directors look forward to working closely with him, and I would like to welcome him on behalf of everyone at the ICC."

The ICC stated that the appointment process began in March 2025 and saw over 2,500 applications from 25 countries. The HR & Remuneration Committee initially shortlisted 12 candidates. Those were then assessed by a Nominations Committee comprised 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 a 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."