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Sanjog Gupta Replaces Geoff Allardice As ICC CEO; Set To Take Charge On July 7

Poulomi Chakraborty

Sanjog Gupta Becomes New ICC CEO (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)Sanjog Gupta Becomes New ICC CEO (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)

As the cricket world is busy with some unmissable cricket action, the ICC has gone through a massive change. The global cricket committee has welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer.

Sanjog Gupta, a seasoned figure in India’s broadcasting industry, takes charge as the new CEO of the ICC, succeeding Geoff Allardice. With years of experience, he is starting a new chapter of his career.

Sanjog Gupta Steps In As ICC’s New CEO

In a significant change, Sanjog Gupta, CEO of JioStar, has been appointed as the new CEO of the ICC, taking over from Geoff Allardice. Gupta stood out from over 2,500 applicants across 25 countries and emerged as the top choice among 12 shortlisted contenders. As the highest governing body of cricket showed faith in Gupta, he is set to start a new chapter.

Being a veteran of India’s sports broadcasting industry, Gupta holds more than two decades of leadership experience. Gupta started his career as a journalist before he joined Star India in 2010. Since becoming Disney Star's Sports Head in 2020, he has changed India's sports broadcasting with several major innovations.

Jay Shah’s Heartfelt Welcome For Gupta

As Sanjog Gupta is set to take charge, ICC Chairman Jay Shah shares his heartfelt praises for him, highlighting his years of experience. As per ICC, Shah expressed confidence that Gupta’s leadership will steer the ICC firmly toward its goals.

“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,” Jay Shah said.

“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.

As the seventh CEO of ICC, Sanjog Gupta is set to take charge on July 7. The new role has been an incredible milestone of his illustrious career.