Cricket enthusiasts seem to be everywhere, with every second person having a deep passion for the game. Now, we all know that the IPL 2025 fever has undoubtedly taken over, and even global figures like Google CEO Sundar Pichai are not immune to it. Pichai recently joined an IPL debate on X, where he commented on the controversial benching of Washington Sundar in the GT vs PBKS match. To say that his one-liner reaction has gone viral would be a sheer understatement.
Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips been benched in GT vs PBKS match starts an online debate on social media platform X
The IPL 2025 season has begun with a bang, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. On the evening of March 25, 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats. However, what caught many by surprise was the decision to bench two key players, Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips. Both are talented players who are known for their crucial contributions, and their absence from the playing XI raised several eyebrows.
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One cricket fan, stunned by this decision, took to social media platform X to express their confusion, asking how Sundar could be considered one of the top 15 players in India but still not find a place in any IPL XI across the 10 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.”
Have a look at it,
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
— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) March 25, 2025
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This sparked a lively debate among fans, with many joining in to discuss the decision. Interestingly, even Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a rare and unexpected participant, joined the conversation.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai joins the IPL debate on Washington Sundar’s benching
Seems like every other IPL fan, Sundar Pichai was also not happy with the benching of Washington Sundar in yesterday’s match. Sharing his thoughts and adding to the growing online discussion, Google CEO took to the comment section and shared similar views with a one liner that read,
“I have been wondering this too.”
He also added a smiley emoji with while writing these words. Have a look at it,
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I have been wondering this too:)
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) March 25, 2025
His involvement certainly made waves, showing that the IPL fever is far-reaching, even among tech giants.
Here is how netizens reacted to Sundar Pichai’s unexpected comment
Soon after Sundar Pichai made his simple yet impactful comment, the tweet went viral like wildfire. The unexpected involvement of the Google CEO in an IPL debate left fans and netizens buzzing with excitement.
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Many quickly took to the comment section, expressing their shock and amusement at seeing such a high-profile figure weigh in on a cricket-related discussion.
Have a look at some of the interesting and fun reactions made by netizens,
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What are your thoughts on Sundar Pichai’s comment? Do you also believe the benching for both Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips unfair? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.