In a moment that captured the imagination of cricket fans and tech leaders alike, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed he woke up early just to watch 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi make his IPL debut. The Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation made headlines with a fearless first-ball six off Shardul Thakur during their match against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 19.
Pichai took to X (formerly Twitter) to heap praise on the eighth-grader, commending his poise and confidence on the big stage. “Woke up early to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s debut—what a moment! First-ball six and composure beyond his years,” he posted, echoing the awe shared by millions who witnessed the historic moment.
Despite Rajasthan Royals falling short in a narrow defeat, Suryavanshi’s composed 34-run knock stood out, earning admiration not just from fans but from global icons. The young cricketer’s IPL entry has sparked excitement across the cricketing world—and now, Silicon Valley too.
Suryavanshi’s debut may have marked the beginning of a new cricketing journey, but with endorsements from the likes of Sundar Pichai, it’s clear he’s already a star in the making.
