In an intriguing turn of events during the IPL 2025 season, the decision by Gujarat Titans to bench Washington Sundar from their playing XI has left fans puzzled. The matter has not only sparked widespread confusion among cricket enthusiasts but also caught the attention of a notable figure—Google CEO Sundar Pichai. As a cricket lover, Pichai took to social media to express his own bewilderment over the situation, adding a humorous touch to the ongoing debate.
During the IPL 2025 season opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans, led by captain Shubman Gill, won the toss and chose to field against Punjab Kings. However, the shocking revelation came when both Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips were left out of the playing XI, leaving many supporters scratching their heads and questioning the decision.
The situation quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans eager to understand why Sundar, a player often considered among India’s best, failed to make it to the playing XI, especially with 10 teams now in the tournament. One cricket fan, Pushkar, took to the social media platform X to voice his confusion, asking, “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?” What followed was an unexpected response from none other than Sundar Pichai himself.
Sundar Pichai, who shares the same first name as the cricketer, responded to the tweet with a simple but intrigued message: “I have been wondering this too,” accompanied by a smiley emoji. Fans were amused to see the Google CEO engaging in the conversation, with Pushkar humorously asking if he could now get a job at Google due to Pichai’s reply. His post read, “Sir, give me a job in Google now that you have replied.”
The exchange quickly garnered thousands of reactions from amused followers. Some people playfully mocked Pichai for responding to random accounts, with one user quipping, “You give the vibe of the founder who’d start getting active on Twitter just before the launch and get back to product once done.” Others commented on the absurdity of the situation, with one remarking, “Sundar from Washington wondering about Washington Sundar… Didn’t expect this at 5:11 AM.”
As the conversation continued to circulate online, it became evident that this lighthearted exchange had not only captured the attention of cricket fans but had also provided a humorous moment for many, bridging the gap between cricket and tech in a unique way. While the mystery of Washington Sundar’s benching remains unsolved, the online banter surrounding the topic continues to entertain.
