Satya Nadella and Peggy Johnson’s love for cricket sets a new pitch at Microsoft

The Microsoft executive vice-president recently opened up about her wish to make a cricket pitch in office.

By Maleeva Rebello, ET Bureau | Oct 29, 2018, 07.45 AM IST

A poster of Hyderabad cricket great ML Jaisimha used to hang on Satya Nadella’s bedroom wall while growing up. And despite being at the helm of a billion-dollar tech giant, cricket has always been on his mind – something that Microsoft executive vice-president Peggy Johnson revealed recently.

Johnson was in Mumbai for an event where she indulged in some batting action, even hitting a six. “I have so much respect for the skill and athleticism needed in cricket. And like Satya Nadella has always said, there is much to learn from it. I look forward to playing more of the game,” she said.

When asked how she plans to hone her batting skills Johnson said with a laugh, “We are going to make a cricket pitch at Microsoft. I can start practice at home.”

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An iconic cricketer, humble human being, and generous philanthropist, Sachin Tendulkar is all that, and more. The batsman has authored a book, starred in a documentary on him, and tried his hand at various other ventures, among other things.

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