Sanjog Gupta Tapped as New ICC Chief Executive Officer, Set to Lead Global Cricket Expansion

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 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 a wealth of experience to the ICC, currently holding the position of CEO, Sports & Live Experiences, at JioStar. His background spans over 20 years in media, entertainment, and sports. Starting as a journalist, he transitioned to Star India in 2010, where he held various leadership positions in content and strategy. In 2020, he became Head of Sports at Disney & Star India and was later appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in 2024 following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star.

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

Shah further 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 was rigorous, with Shah noting, "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 followed an extensive global recruitment process that began in March 2025. Over 2,500 applications were received from candidates across 25 countries. The ICC's HR & Remuneration Committee shortlisted 12 candidates, who were then further evaluated by a Nominations Committee comprising ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia. Following a final evaluation, Gupta's nomination received unanimous approval from the ICC Board.

"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."