Sanjog Gupta Named ICC's New Chief Executive Officer, Set to Take Helm in July 2025

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

Sanjog Gupta brings a wealth of experience to the ICC. © Getty

Gupta joins the ICC from JioStar, where he is currently the CEO, Sports & Live Experiences. He brings a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in the media, entertainment, and sports sectors. Gupta's career began in journalism before he transitioned to Star India in 2010. He held several key leadership positions focusing on content and strategy, eventually becoming Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020. In 2024, following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, he was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, "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 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 involved a comprehensive global search initiated in March 2025, which attracted over 2,500 applications from candidates across 25 countries. The ICC's HR & Remuneration Committee narrowed down the list to 12 candidates. A Nominations Committee, including ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia, further assessed these candidates. Gupta's nomination received unanimous approval from the ICC Board 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."