ICC Chairman Jay Shah, Google CEO Sundar Pichai attend match in Ahmedabad

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Jay Shah, Chair of the International Cricket Council, were present at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Pichai was seen on the field during the pre-match proceedings, interacting with officials and soaking in the atmosphere at the packed venue. His presence at the marquee fixture reflects the growing synergy between global technology firms and international cricket. Google’s flagship smartphone brand, Google Pixel, is an official partner of the tournament, highlighting the event’s strong commercial backing and digital engagement.

The high-profile encounter drew thousands of fans to the world’s largest cricket stadium, underlining Ahmedabad’s prominence as a global cricketing destination. In the match, South Africa posted 187 for 7 in 20 overs and later bowled out India for 111 in 18.5 overs to register a commanding 76-run victory.