ICC names Sanjog Gupta as new Chief Executive Officer, here is all you need to know about him

The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Sanjog Gupta as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday, July 7. A highly respected figure in global media & entertainment and sports ecosystems, Sanjog will assume office on July 7th, 2025, becoming the seventh CEO of the global body.

Sanjog, who currently serves as the CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, brings with him over two decades of cross-functional experience. He si also widely regarded as one of the architects of the modern sports ecosystem in India.

“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," ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated.

“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," he 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," he further added.

Sanjog’s appointment follows a global recruitment process launched by the ICC in March. The role attracted over 2,500 applications from candidates across 25 countries, reflecting the international appeal and significance of the position.

“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," Sanjog commented after becoming ICC's new CEO.

“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," he added.

Sanjog has been a driving force behind the transformation of sports broadcasting in India and globally. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the continued growth of marquee Cricket properties such as ICC events, IPL and establishing domestic sports leagues like Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and Indian Super League (ISL).

He began his career as journalist and joined Star India (now JioStar) in 2010. Over the years, he held multiple leadership roles in content, programming and strategy before becoming Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020. Under his stewardship, the Sports portfolio at Star India scaled across consumer and commercial objectives with a strong emphasis on long-term growth and operational efficiency. Sanjog was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in November 2024 following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, forming a powerful new sports media entity.