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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
ICC AGM 2025 to discuss two-tier Test format, T20 expansion, membership
While no changes are expected for the 50-over Cricket World Cup, the ICC is considering expanding the T20 World Cup beyond its current 20-team format. Although a final decision is unlikely to be made during this AGM, there is growing support for increasing the number of participating nations to 24 in future editions. Currently, 20 teams are competing in the T20 World Cup, following an expansion that was introduced last year. This structure is confirmed to continue through at least the 2026 edition. The inclusion of teams like Italy, who have qualified for the 2026 tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is seen as a promising sign of cricket's spread into new regions. In terms of ICC membership, Zambia is expected to be reinstated as an Associate Member, marking its return after a suspension in 2019 for failing to meet ICC governance standards. Additionally, East Timor is poised to join the ICC family as a new Associate Member for the first time. On the administrative front, the ICC is also expected to receive the final report on the financial inquiry related to the 2024 T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted by the United States and West Indies. Reports suggest that budget overruns and mismanagement during the event contributed to the resignation of former CEO Geoff Allardice in January 2025. As the ICC looks to broaden the sport's appeal and ensure robust governance, this year's AGM could shape the next era of global cricket, from Test match restructuring to growing the game's footprint in non-traditional regions.
CNA
07-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Gupta replaces Allardice as ICC chief executive
Indian Sanjog Gupta has succeeded Australia's Geoff Allardice as chief executive officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body said on Monday. Gupta previously served as CEO of JioStar Sports, taking up the job after Reliance Industries and Walt Disney's $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets in November last year. His ICC predecessor Allardice, who was appointed CEO in November 2021 after an interim period of eight months following the suspension of Manu Sawhney, stepped down earlier this year. "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, who took charge on Monday, said in a statement. "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." ICC chair Jay Shah said Gupta's experience in sports broadcasting and digital strategy would be invaluable for the governing body. "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," he added. "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."
Washington Post
07-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as new chief executive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The International Cricket Council has appointed top Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta as its new chief executive officer. Gupta will replace Geoff Allardice, who resigned in January after serving for four years. 'Sanjog is a highly respected figure in global media and entertainment and sports ecosystems and joins the ICC with more than two decades of cross-functional experience,' the ICC said in a statement Monday.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as new chief executive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has appointed top Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta as its new chief executive officer. Gupta will replace Geoff Allardice, who resigned in January after serving for four years. Advertisement 'Sanjog is a highly respected figure in global media and entertainment and sports ecosystems and joins the ICC with more than two decades of cross-functional experience,' the ICC said in a statement Monday. Gupta joined Star India (now JioStar) in 2010 and a decade later became head of sports at Disney and Star India. He was appointed as CEO of JioStar Sports last November. '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 two billion fans worldwide,' said Gupta, who cited commercial growth and progression of the women's game. '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. Advertisement ICC chairman Jay Shah hoped Gupta's extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization will be invaluable for the ICC. 'We considered several exceptional candidates for this position, but the nominations committee unanimously recommended Sanjog," Shah said. ___ AP cricket:
Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as new chief executive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has appointed top Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta as its new chief executive officer. Gupta will replace Geoff Allardice, who resigned in January after serving for four years. 'Sanjog is a highly respected figure in global media and entertainment and sports ecosystems and joins the ICC with more than two decades of cross-functional experience,' the ICC said in a statement Monday. Gupta joined Star India (now JioStar) in 2010 and a decade later became head of sports at Disney and Star India. He was appointed as CEO of JioStar Sports last November. '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 two billion fans worldwide,' said Gupta, who cited commercial growth and progression of the women's game. '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. ICC chairman Jay Shah hoped Gupta's extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization will be invaluable for the ICC. 'We considered several exceptional candidates for this position, but the nominations committee unanimously recommended Sanjog,' Shah said. ___ AP cricket:
