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Jay Shah Hosts Google CEO Sundar Pichai at T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad

ICC Chairman Jay Shah hosted Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai during the T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad. Shah announced the growing partnership between the ICC and Google, which includes naming Google Gemini as the Official AI Fan Companion for the 2026 tournament. In the match, South Africa, powered by knocks from David Miller and Dewald Brevis, set a target of 187/7. India's bowling was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who took three wickets.

Key Points: Jay Shah Hosts Google CEO Sundar Pichai at Cricket Match

  • High-profile meeting at Narendra Modi Stadium
  • ICC-Google AI partnership announced
  • Google Gemini named Official AI Fan Companion
  • South Africa posted 187/7 batting first
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Jay Shah hosts Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Ahmedabad during IND-SA clash

ICC Chairman Jay Shah hosted Google CEO Sundar Pichai during the India-South Africa T20 World Cup match, highlighting their AI partnership.

"It is a pleasure for @ICC to host Google and Alphabet CEO @sundarpichai - Jay Shah"

Ahmedabad, February 22

The International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah hosted Google CEO Sundar Pichai during the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

In his official X handle, Shah posted, "It is a pleasure for @ICC to host Google and Alphabet CEO @sundarpichai at India and South Africa's #T20WorldCup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Our partnership with @GoogleIndia continues to grow our sport across and bring fans closer to the game than ever."

Notably, ICC and Google have joined forces for an AI-powered ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, naming Google Gemini as the Official AI Fan Companion and Google Pixel as the Official Smartphone. This partnership promises exciting fan experiences powered by Google's advanced AI. While Gemini acts as a creative partner for fans to interpret and celebrate the game, Google Pixel will capture high-quality, unique perspectives from the heart of the stadium.

Coming to the match, SA won the toss and opted to bat first and put up 187/7 on the board.

After being reduced to 13/2, a partnership between David Miller (63 in 35 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) and Dewald Brevis (45 in 29 balls, with three fours and sixes each) and a cameo by Tristan Stubbs (44* in 24 balls, with a four and three sixes) powered SA to 187/7 in 20 overs.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) and Arshdeep Singh (2/28) were the most effective bowlers.

- ANI

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Rohit P
All this is good, but the match result was heartbreaking yaar! 187 was a tough target but our boys gave it their all. Bumrah was brilliant as always. Hope we learn from this and come back stronger in the next tournament.
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Aman W
While the partnership with Google is forward-thinking, I wish the focus was equally on improving the fan experience on the ground. The stadium facilities and crowd management in Ahmedabad can be chaotic. Big names visiting is nice, but what about the common fan?
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Sarah B
As someone who works in tech marketing, this is a masterstroke. The ICC leveraging Google's AI and hardware is a perfect way to modernize the sport's global appeal. Sundar Pichai's presence adds immense credibility. Smart move!
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Karthik V
Pichai saab watching a match in the world's largest cricket stadium! That's the power of our game. Jai Ho! 🙏 Hope this brings more global tech investment into Indian sports infrastructure.
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Nikhil C
The match summary is painful to read again. Miller and Brevis took the game away from us. Our top order collapse cost us dearly. On a brighter note, the Google Pixel capturing perspectives sounds cool for those who can't be there.

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