Overview

• After a global recruitment process that drew over 2,500 applicants, Gupta officially began his tenure on July 7 as the ICC’s seventh chief executive.
• He succeeds Geoff Allardice, who left the role in January following a four-year tenure.
• Gupta’s background spans leadership roles at JioStar Sports, Disney Star and Star Sports, where he drove digital strategy and broadcast innovation.
• His agenda prioritizes expanding cricket’s reach into new markets, enhancing the fan experience and advancing efforts to include cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games.
• In a corresponding leadership shift, JioStar named Ishan Chatterjee its new sports and live experiences chief to succeed Gupta.