Sanjog Gupta Tapped as Next ICC Chief, Set to Helm Global Cricket Body in 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. Effective July 7, 2025, Gupta will be the seventh CEO to helm the global governing body of cricket.

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 a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in media, entertainment, and sports. His career trajectory began in journalism, leading to a role at Star India in 2010. There, he progressed through 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, he was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in 2024.

"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 emphasized Gupta's capabilities. "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 that commenced in March 2025. The ICC received over 2,500 applications from candidates across 25 countries. A shortlist of 12 candidates was created by the ICC's HR & Remuneration Committee, and further evaluated by a Nominations Committee composed 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 the final assessment.

Gupta expressed his enthusiasm for the new role: "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 added, "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."