Sanjog Gupta to Take Helm as ICC's New Chief Executive Officer in 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gupta is set to assume his duties 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 role, currently serving as CEO, Sports & Live Experiences, at JioStar. His career spans over 20 years in media, entertainment, and sports. Starting as a journalist, he joined Star India in 2010, holding various leadership positions in content and strategy before becoming Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020. He 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," said ICC Chairman Jay Shah. "Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization, which will be invaluable for the ICC."

Shah further emphasized Gupta's suitability for the role, highlighting his understanding of the global sports and media landscape, coupled with his passion for technology and the cricket fan's perspective. He 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 appointment process involved a global search initiated in March 2025, attracting over 2,500 applications from 25 countries. A shortlist of 12 candidates was assessed by a Nominations Committee comprising 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.

Gupta expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "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."

He 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."