The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the appointment of Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gupta, a prominent figure in the global media, entertainment, and sports industries, will take charge on July 7, 2025, becoming the seventh CEO in the ICC’s history.
Gupta is currently CEO – Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar and brings over two decades of experience. He is credited as one of the key architects of the modern sports ecosystem in India.
Jay Shah, Chairman, ICC said, “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. 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.”
Jay further added, “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.”
Gupta’s appointment comes after a global recruitment process launched in March, which attracted more than 2,500 applications from 25 countries. The ICC’s HR & Remuneration Committee shortlisted 12 candidates, whose profiles were reviewed by the Nominations Committee, including ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia. After rigorous evaluation, the committee unanimously recommended Gupta, whose appointment was later ratified by the full ICC Board.
Sanjog Gupta, CEO-designate, ICC said, “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. 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.”
“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.”
Gupta has played a pivotal role in shaping the growth of major cricket properties like ICC events and the IPL, as well as domestic leagues such as the PKL and ISL. He joined Star India in 2010 and eventually became Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020, focusing on multi-language, digital-first, and women-centric sports coverage. In November 2024, he became CEO of JioStar Sports after the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star.
The ICC has welcomed Gupta as he prepares to lead cricket into a new era of global growth and transformation.
