Sanjog Gupta new becomes ICC chief executive

Sanjog Gupta has indeed been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC), effective July 7, 2025. He becomes the seventh CEO of the ICC, taking over from Geoff Allardice. Gupta brings extensive experience in sports media, having played a key role in elevating the Indian Premier League (IPL) and cricket broadcasting globally.

As CEO, Gupta will face several challenges, including ¹ ²:

• Managing the IPL Expansion: Balancing the growth of the IPL with international cricket schedules, ensuring the sport’s integrity and player workload are maintained.
• Revamping the World Test Championship: Redesigning the format to enhance competitiveness and fan engagement, potentially introducing new incentives or scheduling changes.
• Promoting Women’s Cricket: Increasing international fixtures, tournaments, and visibility for women’s cricket to sustain its growth and reach new audiences.
• Cricket’s Return to the Olympics: Overseeing the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ensuring smooth organization and global participation.
• Navigating India-Pakistan Cricket Relations: Managing the complexities of scheduling bilateral series between the two cricketing giants amidst ongoing tensions.

Gupta’s appointment follows a rigorous global recruitment process, with ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressing enthusiasm for Gupta’s expertise in sports strategy and commercialization ³