Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a known cricket fan, might consider purchasing a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future, as he’s been closely following the league. Pichai, along with other tech leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, has already invested in cricket by acquiring a 49% stake in London Spirit, a team in The Hundred. This suggests his growing interest in the sport, fueling speculation about potential involvement in the IPL.
I have been wondering this too:)
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) March 25, 2025
Pichai’s interest in the IPL became evident when he responded to a user’s post questioning why cricketer Washington Sundar was benched from Gujarat Titans’ playing XI against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.
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While Pichai and other tech leaders own a 49% stake in London Spirit, the remaining 51% is held by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as part of The Hundred’s business model. Pichai’s engagement with IPL discussions highlights his growing passion for the sport.
In response to the cricketer’s exclusion, a user on X wrote, “It’s a mystery how Sundar makes it into India’s top 15 but can’t secure a spot in any IPL XI with 10 teams around.” The post caught Sundar Pichai’s attention, and he replied, “I’ve been wondering this too.”
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— भाई साहब (@Bhai_saheb) March 26, 2025
Pichai’s humorous post about Washington Sundar’s exclusion from the IPL highlights how closely the Google CEO follows the league. Adding an interesting layer, both Pichai and cricketer Washington Sundar hail from Tamil Nadu.
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— Pankaj (@genuiswithflaws) March 26, 2025
The Google CEO’s comment quickly went viral, sparking thousands of amused reactions. While many enjoyed his playful take on cricket, some users couldn’t help but tease him about his priorities. One X user joked, “You give off founder vibes, like someone who gets active on Twitter just before a product launch, then disappears.” Another quipped, “Sundar from Washington wondering about Washington Sundar… Didn’t expect this at 5:11 am.”
Others found the exchange hilarious, with one person commenting, “Lmfao, why is he replying to random accounts? Doesn’t he have work to do?”
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