Google CEO Sundar Pichai takes commentary mic with Ravi Shastri at India-SA T20 World Cup clash

Google CEO Sundar Pichai lit up the T20 World Cup 2026 with his cricket passion, joining Ravi Shastri in the commentary box during India's match against South Africa at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Pichai, among the star guests, first carried the trophy onto the field with Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar. He then shared the mic with former India coach Shastri, offering game insights alongside personal anecdotes. Pichai gushed over his childhood hero Gavaskar—posters on his walls and all—revealing his lifelong cricket obsession.

Shastri later posted on X: “Great to have a Tech Giant @sundarpichai in the comm box. He’s an avid cricket fan and with an amazing memory for facts and figures.”

Fans went wild online. “When Google’s CEO shares the mic with one of cricket’s most iconic voices. That’s a crossover we didn’t know we needed!” one cheered. Another noted, “When someone who leads one of the world’s most influential tech companies brings that analytical mindset to cricket commentary, it creates a unique perspective.” A third hailed, “This was a complete team effort – batting, bowling, and captaincy all on point.”