Google CEO Sundar Pichai Dons New Role, Video Of Him Doing Commentary Goes Viral
The ongoing 5 th Test between India and England has taken an interesting turn, where India can sight a series-levelling win. The excitement around the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy drew Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, to the Oval when the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were tearing the England attack apart.
Pichai was even invited to the commentary box, where he called the game alongside renowned broadcaster Harsha Bhogle and shared his fond memories of cricket from his childhood.
Interestingly, Sundar was in the commentary box when Washington Sundar was taking India ahead in the second innings.
Sundar brought The Oval to life on Day 3 of the fifth Test with a blistering counter-attack. His 39-ball fifty drew loud cheers and a standing ovation from both the crowd and the Indian dressing room, as he powered India into a position where a win suddenly looked within reach.
With Ravindra Jadeja (53) and Mohammed Siraj falling in quick succession, the pressure shifted onto Sundar, who took it upon himself to push India past the 350-mark. He didn't just hold the fort—he launched an assault.
At the end of the 84th over, Sundar was on a cautious 17 off 23 balls. But in the next 23 deliveries, he went into overdrive, racing to 53 with 4 sixes and 4 fours. The momentum had well and truly swung in India's favour.
But just as the fireworks were peaking, Sundar miscued a big shot off Josh Tongue and was caught, bringing the curtains down on a fiery knock. With his dismissal, India were bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England a target of 374 runs to win.
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