Could Google CEO Sundar Pichai be eyeing an IPL team? His growing connection with cricket has sparked speculation! A die-hard fan of the game, Pichai has already stepped into the cricketing world by joining a group of Indian tech moguls in acquiring a 49% stake in London Spirit, a franchise in The Hundred. This elite group includes Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen, and Sequoia’s Jim Goetz, among others, with the remaining stake held by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
🔥 Pichai’s IPL Tweet Goes Viral!
Recently, Pichai made waves on social media when he questioned Washington Sundar’s absence from Gujarat Titans’ playing XI against Punjab Kings. When an X user posted,
“How Sundar sneaks into the best 15 of India but doesn’t get a place in any IPL XI when 10 teams exist is a mystery.”
Pichai replied, “I have been wondering this too.”
How Sundar sneaks into the best 15 of India but doesn't get a place in any IPL XI when 10 teams exist is a mystery
— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) March 25, 2025
This simple yet powerful tweet highlighted his close following of the IPL and left fans buzzing! Interestingly, both Washington Sundar and Sundar Pichai hail from Tamil Nadu.
🏏 The Match in Focus
At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings delivered a batting masterclass, racking up 243/5 in 20 overs.
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Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97
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Shashank Singh smashed a fiery 16-ball 44
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Priyansh Arya added a quick 47 off 23 balls
Despite a spirited chase, Gujarat Titans fell short by 11 runs, ending at 232/5.
💡 Will Pichai Invest in IPL?
With his deep involvement in cricket, could Sundar Pichai take the next big step and buy an IPL team? Only time will tell, but Cricket Army fans would love to see it happen!
