A Big Change at the Top
The International Cricket Council (ICC) now has a new leader. This group controls cricket worldwide. His name is Sanjog Gupta. He officially became the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the ICC on July 7, 2025.
This is a very important role. The CEO helps plan big cricket events, make major decisions, and guide the future of the game. Sanjog Gupta is now one of the most powerful people in the cricket world.
Who Is Sanjog Gupta?
Sanjog Gupta is a well-known name in the sports and media world, especially in India. He has spent years working with TV companies that cover live sports.
He helped change how fans watch sports. Now, there are more languages, better graphics, and easier ways to watch matches on phones and TVs. He helped make sports more exciting and easier to follow for millions of fans.
He isn’t a former cricketer, but he knows how the sport operates. He understands broadcasting, fan experience, and event management.
How Did He Get the Job?
When the last ICC CEO stepped down, the ICC started looking for a new leader. They received thousands of applications from many countries.
A special team in the ICC looked at all the applications and chose Sanjog Gupta as the best person for the job. Everyone in the ICC leadership agreed that he was the right choice.
What Will He Do as CEO?
As the new ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta has many responsibilities. Here’s what he is expected to focus on:
1. Make Cricket Bigger Worldwide
Cricket is popular in many places, especially in India, Australia, England, and Pakistan. But the goal is to take cricket to more countries like the USA, Germany, and China. Sanjog Gupta will work to make the game more global.
2. Focus on Women’s Cricket
Women’s cricket is growing fast. More fans are watching women’s matches, and more young girls are playing cricket. The ICC wants to create more tournaments and improve the quality of women’s cricket. Sanjog is expected to help with that growth.
3. Prepare for the Olympics
Cricket will be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. This is a big step for the game. Sanjog will team up with countries to prepare for cricket’s return to the Olympics. It’s been a long wait!
4. Use Technology to Improve Cricket
Sanjog is known for using technology in creative ways. Now as ICC CEO, he might bring new ways for fans to enjoy matches.
Why This Is a Big Deal
Sanjog Gupta’s appointment is special for a few reasons:
- He comes from a media background, not from cricket coaching or administration. This brings a new way of thinking to the ICC.
- He has worked with big tournaments and understands how fans enjoy sports today.
His leadership could bring more power and attention to India. India already has a big role in the cricket world.
What Are the Challenges?
Even though it’s an exciting time, there are some challenges ahead for Sanjog Gupta.
1. Busy Cricket Schedule
Now, cricket has many formats. These include Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), T20s, and leagues like the IPL. Managing all of them and making sure players stay fit and fans stay interested is not easy.
2. Keeping Test Cricket Alive
Test cricket is the oldest format, but fewer people are watching it today. One challenge is to make it more exciting and bring back fans.
3. Balancing Money and the Spirit of the Game
Cricket is a big business now. There are sponsors, ads, tickets, and broadcasting deals. Sanjog must ensure the game remains fair and fun. It should also keep its original charm as it grows commercially.
What Fans Can Expect
As fans, we can expect:
- More fun ways to watch matches — maybe through new apps or smart highlights
- New tournaments, especially for women’s cricket and younger age groups
- Cricket in more countries, with new teams joining big tournaments
- Better storytelling, showing more behind-the-scenes content and connecting players to fans
Sanjog has worked on many of these ideas before. Now, he can use them to improve cricket worldwide.
Final Thoughts
The appointment of Sanjog Gupta as ICC CEO is a major step for cricket. He has a modern, fan-friendly style. He knows how to make sports more exciting for viewers.
Cricket is changing. More people are tuning in online. The Olympics are coming soon, and new countries are joining the fun. Sanjog Gupta has the chance to lead cricket into a new era.
If he does well, cricket could become one of the biggest sports in the world, not just in a few countries. The future of cricket looks promising — and all eyes will now be on what Sanjog Gupta does next.
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