ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as Chief Executive Officer
"Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialisation, which will be invaluable for the ICC," Shah said. "His deep understanding of global sports, media and entertainment, along with his passion for technology and the cricket fan's perspective, will be essential as we seek to expand cricket's reach-especially with Olympic inclusion on the horizon."Gupta was appointed following a rigorous global recruitment process that attracted more than 2,500 applicants from 25 countries. After multiple rounds of shortlisting, the ICC's Nominations Committee, comprising Imran Khwaja, Richard Thompson, Shammi Silva, and Devajit Saikia, unanimously recommended Gupta. The decision was later ratified by the full ICC Board.In his first remarks after being named CEO-designate, Gupta described his new role as a "privilege" and emphasised his commitment to taking cricket to new frontiers."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," Gupta said. "Cricket's inclusion in the LA28 Olympics and rapid technological advances present game-changing possibilities. I look forward to working closely with ICC Member Boards to expand cricket's global footprint and enhance fan experience."Starting his career as a journalist, Gupta joined Star India in 2010 and rose through the ranks to lead its sports business. As Head of Sports at Disney Star from 2020, he helped drive innovations such as multi-language broadcasts, digital-first programming, and women-centric coverage, while significantly boosting the popularity of properties like the IPL, ICC events, and domestic leagues such as the ISL and PKL.Gupta was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in November 2024 after the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, leading a consolidated sports media powerhouse.- Ends
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