Google CEO Sundar Pichai Brings Cricket Twist to Christmas ‘Ugly Sweater’ Contest

'Ugly Sweater’ Contest: Kicking off the festive season in style, Google has begun the first-ever ‘ugly sweater’ contest for employees. And CEO Sundar Pichai is not left out; he joined the fun of the season and uploaded photos to prove it as the event was judged by Gemini, Google's AI assistant. Among the many impressive sweater designs, it was Pichai's outfit that created a stir online.

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“We closed out 2024 with our first-ever Google-wide ugly sweater holiday contest last week. Gemini was the judge, and I have to say, it has good taste. Congrats to the winners, and thanks to everyone for the fun end of the year,” Pichai wrote on Instagram.

It is a black pullover with illustrations of two cricket bats, a ball, Christmas trees, and snowflakes.

Pichai's sweater was given much exposure by various social media users as it had a connection to India, considering that cricket is so popular there. The Chennai-born CEO has said earlier that he idolized Sachin Tendulkar as a child and wanted to be a cricketer. “Love your cricket sweater. The best sport in the world. If you don’t believe me, google it!!” a user wrote. “Love your cricket themed chritmas Ugly sweater… never seen something like this before. Happy Holidays,” another user commented.

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“Cricketers google is a success!” a third user reacted.

About 'Ugly Christmas sweater' contest: Ugly Christmas sweater contests have become a beloved tradition of the holiday season through the decades. They trace their roots back to the flourishing 1950s when knitwear started being mass-produced with holiday themes. By the 1980s, these sweaters were getting more eccentric, featuring bright colors, disproportionate sizes, and odd designs.

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