ACG Sports has appointed former Rajasthan Royals chief executive Jake Lush McCrum as its CEO to spearhead the launch of the India Basketball League (IBL), scheduled to debut in early 2027.Based in Mumbai, Lush McCrum will lead the strategic direction and commercial evolution of ACG Sports, with a core focus on building and scaling the IBL. He joins after an eight-year stint with the Rajasthan Royals, where he oversaw the IPL franchise's commercial growth, digital expansion and global positioning.Also Read: Rajasthan Royals' $1.63 billion buyout delayed on funding, legal hurdlesUnder his leadership, the Royals also expanded their fan community, strengthened digital engagement and scaled the social impact of the Royals Foundation across Rajasthan."We are thrilled to welcome Jake to the helm of ACG Sports. His combination of global experience with a deep immersion in India fits perfectly with what we are trying to achieve with the IBL. Jake's leadership will be instrumental as we build the India Basketball League into a premier global sporting property," said Karan Singh, owner and managing director of ACG Sports.Also Read: ISSO India basketball team gains global exposure at ISF Championship in SerbiaACG Sports, a sports venture of ACG Group, is developing the India Basketball League as a professional basketball competition featuring Indian and international talent, with a sports-entertainment format aimed at expanding the game's reach and creating a national platform for players, teams, partners and fans.