Ahmedabad, February 23: Google CEO Sundar Pichai was among the high-profile attendees at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 match between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Pichai, alongside ICC Chairman Jay Shah, took his place in the stands for this significant tournament match. Before the game, he accompanied former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar to the field, where they showcased the T20 World Cup trophy.
Pichai’s presence highlighted Google’s role as an official partner of the tournament, emphasizing the growing collaboration between global tech giants and the international cricket community.
Born in Madurai, Pichai later joined former cricketer Ravi Shastri on-air during the mid-innings break. He shared his lifelong passion for cricket and spoke about the influence of Sunil Gavaskar during his formative years as a cricket fan. “For me, Sunny (Gavaskar) has always been a huge role model. I had his poster on my wall. I’ve followed cricket from a very young age,” he said. “I used to listen to commentary of matches in the West Indies on the radio with my grandfather and other family members. Cricket has always been a part of my life.”
In the ongoing match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, South Africa batted first, scoring 187 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Dewald Brevis contributed with a score of 45, while David Miller made 63 runs off 35 balls. Tristan Stubbs added an unbeaten 44 runs from 24 balls. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took the most wickets, claiming 3. The Indian team aims to start their Super-8 campaign on a high note with a victory in this match.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
