Indian Media Executive Sanjog Gupta Appointed as New CEO of ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Indian media executive Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gupta, who previously served as the CEO for Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, was chosen following an extensive global recruitment process that attracted over 2,500 applicants. The appointment of an Indian to lead world cricket's governing body is a significant development, reflecting India's immense influence in the sport's administration, viewership, and commercial landscape.
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Sanjog Gupta has over two decades of experience in sports strategy, media, and fan engagement. He began as a journalist in Delhi and rose through various roles in the media industry, including 15 years at Star TV Network. Most recently, he was CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, where he played a key role in major cricket events like the IPL and ICC tournaments.
India is a dominant force in world cricket, contributing heavily to the sport’s global viewership, revenue, and commercial growth. Appointing an Indian CEO acknowledges this influence and may further strengthen India’s role in shaping international cricket’s administration and commercial strategies.
Sanjog Gupta replaced Geoff Allardice as the ICC CEO. The selection process began in March 2025 and was highly competitive, with over 2,500 applicants from 25 countries. Gupta was chosen unanimously by the ICC Nominations Committee after an extensive global recruitment effort.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has outlined ambitions to expand cricket’s global reach, including moving beyond traditional boundaries, promoting cricket as a regular Olympic sport, and deepening its roots in existing markets. Gupta’s expertise in sports strategy and technology is expected to drive these objectives.