Sundar Pichai news: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s keen interest in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked speculation about a potential future team ownership. A known cricket enthusiast, Pichai has already invested in the sport, having acquired a 49% stake in The Hundred’s London Spirit franchise alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other tech leaders.
His deep engagement with IPL became evident when he recently reacted to a post on X (formerly Twitter) questioning why Washington Sundar was benched by Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings. Pichai replied, “I have been wondering this too,” drawing attention from cricket fans.
Interestingly, both Pichai and Sundar hail from Tamil Nadu, further fueling curiosity about his growing connection to Indian cricket. While there is no official word on IPL ownership, his involvement in global cricket investments suggests that a move into the world’s richest T20 league could be a possibility in the future.
GT vs PBKS Match Recap
In the match, Punjab Kings posted a massive 243/5, powered by skipper Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97, Shashank Singh’s quickfire 44*, and Priyansh Arya’s 47. Gujarat Titans fought hard but fell short by 11 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.