In a cricket-mad nation like India, talents like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are frequently praised with hashtags and headlines. However, there are still some players who remain an anomaly.
Washington Sundar is a quiet warrior who lets his performances speak louder than any PR campaign ever could. From his flexibility in batting to his stable bowling, Sunday can boggle any expert’s mind with his all-around skills. He is one of those cricketers who demonstrated enormous promise across genres.
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Despite this, Sundar has consistently been on the fringes, frequently overlooked in favor of more flamboyant names or more “experienced” alternatives. Even Sundar Pichai thinks the same. Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently supported a tweet that raised concerns regarding Washington Sundar being benched during the GT vs. PBKS match.
However, after Washington Sundar scored 49 against SRH for Gujarat Titans, the team took on an old tweet from Google CEO complimenting the all-rounder.
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Gujarat Titans replied to Sundar Pichai’s message for Washington Sundar after his comeback
In his first IPL 2025 match for his new team, GT, Washington Sundar made the most of his opportunity against his old team, SRH. Thanks to Sundar’s outstanding 49 off 29, GT successfully chased SRH’s 153 target. While social media erupted in chatter about all-rounder GT, with just one post, he made his innings into an unforgettable moment.
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Taking to X, previously known as Twitter, Gujarat Titan remembered the Google CEO’s widely shared tweet praising the all-rounder’s return. Quoting Sundar Pichai’s old post, the official X account GT wrote,
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Sundar came. Sundar conquered.
Sundar came. Sundar conquered. https://t.co/CjOOtEhBBV
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 6, 2025
When Sundar Pichai raised questions about Washington Sundar being benched during the match
The Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings played an exciting battle on the 25th March 2025, that had everyone on the very edge of their seats. However, many were taken aback by the GT’s choice to sideline Glenn Phillips and Washington Sundar, two important players. Their exclusion from the roster caused some people to take notice because both are gifted players who are renowned for their significant contributions.
Stunned by this choice, one cricket fan expressed their surprise on social media platform X. He questioned how Sundar, who is ranked among India’s top 15 players, could not get a spot in any of the 10 IPL XI teams. The fan wrote:
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How Sundar sneaks into the best 15 of India but doesn’t get a place in any IPL XI when 10 teams exist is a mystery.
Eventually, many admirers joined in to discuss the decision, sparking a heated argument among them. Things become more interesting when Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, also echoes the same sentiments. Commenting on the post, he wrote,
I have been wondering this too.
I have been wondering this too:)
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) March 25, 2025
Washington Sundar’s long-waiting comeback
Following Sundar Pichai’s straightforward yet powerful remark, the tweet quickly gained enormous traction. Fans and internet users were amused to see the Google CEO unexpectedly participate in an IPL debate.
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Washington Sundar was completely underutilized during his prior appearances with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, which left him a bit forgotten. On the other hand, his international career has shown greater promise. He received call-ups for the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and was part of India’s Champions Trophy team.
As the IPL 2025 gets underway, Sundar is off to a great start, helping the Gujarat Titans defeat his old team, SRH, by 7 wickets. Now, his fans will be hoping that this season is going to be more meaningful for him.
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