Watch: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cheering Indian team in Indian colours at India-Pakistan match

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was seen cheering proudly for Team India during the electrifying India-Pakistan ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on June 9. A known cricket fan, Nadella was seen wearing Indian cricket team colours at the match.

Satya Nadella at India vs Pakistan match Nadella ditched the usual corporate attire and donned the Blue Team India jersey for the match. Nadella was accompanied by US-based entrepreneur Gaurav Jain.


Jain shared a photo of himself with Satya Nadella on X (formerly known as Twitter) from the stadium. The photo was posted on X along with a caption which reads, “Excited to cheer for team India with the super fan @satyanadella #PakvsInd #t20USA.”

This isn't the first time Nadella has displayed his love for the sport. He has previously spoken about the valuable life lessons he learned playing cricket in his youth, emphasizing teamwork and leadership.

User reactions The photo of Nadella cheering for India has taken social media by storm. Fans are lauding his passion and sharing their reactions on X. Here are some of the posts

“Half of Silicon Valley has assembled”

“Can Microsoft stop the rain?”

“@notaboutthecell @parvchana the boss will be watching”

“Don’t bring AI or discuss about it in Cricket. Hahaha”

India won the match by 6 runs
Team India showcased a dominant all-round performance, led by Rohit Sharma and his squad, as they dismissed Pakistan for a mere 113 runs in 17 overs during their T20 World Cup encounter in New York, USA. This win solidifies India's position at the top of Group A, while Pakistan faces an uphill battle after their second consecutive loss, which puts them in fourth place.