Ravi Shastri & Harmanpreet Kaur in conversation with Mayanti Langer

Cricket became the lens through which leadership, resilience, and teamwork were explored at an exclusive gathering hosted by Infosys in Goa. The session brought together voices from across eras of Indian cricket, offering perspectives that resonated far beyond the boundary ropes.

In conversation with sports presenter Mayanti Langer, former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on the evolution of the sport. Drawing from their journeys, they spoke about defining victories, testing defeats, and the mindset required to build teams capable of sustaining excellence under pressure.

The dialogue then moved from the stage to the field with the Infosys Leadership Cricket League. Joining teams for the ceremonial coin toss, the speakers carried the spirit of the discussion into the game itself, transforming leadership lessons into a shared, on-ground experience.

Harrdy Sandhu

Suhani Shah

As DP World deepens its premier partnership with the International Cricket Council, it continues to create platforms that celebrate cricket not just as a sport, but as a global connector of people, ideas, and opportunities.

In Mumbai, on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 Semi-Final, this vision came alive through an exclusive gathering that brought together global business leaders, cricketing icons, and key decision-makers. The evening reflected the fast-paced and strategic dynamism of modern cricket.

Designed as an immersive experience, the celebration blended music, conversation, and interactive performances. Mentalists Suhani Shah and Akshay Laxman introduced an element of intrigue, while sports presenter Ridhima Pathak guided the proceedings with poise. A live set by popular Singer Harrdy Sandhu infused the celebration with infectious energy, bringing guests together in a shared moment of festivity.

Akshay Laxman

Saxophonist Ryan

The spirit of camaraderie continued two days later at the DP World Celebrity Golf Day, hosted in association with Sunil Gavaskar’s CHAMPS Foundation at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club. The gathering united renowned names from the sporting world, complemented by a vibrant performance from the Bombay Brass Band featuring vocalist Shazneen Arethna.

Bombay Brass Band feat. Shazneen Arethna

Across both engagements, sport, entertainment, and influential voices converged to create meaningful experiences around one of cricket’s most anticipated tournaments.

Ashutosh Rana

Shalmali Kholgade

Part retreat, part think tank, the SAP Partner Kick-Off Meet in Goa offered partners an opportunity to step away from dashboards and deadlines to reconnect with purpose, perspective, and one another.

The gathering unfolded as a dialogue between intellect and inspiration. Actor and author Ashutosh Rana brought depth to the conversations, reflecting on storytelling, discipline, and the collaborative spirit behind cinema. Drawing parallels with the corporate world, his insights encouraged partners to view leadership and teamwork through a more reflective lens.

Complementing these exchanges was an evening shaped by music and camaraderie. Singer Shalmali Kholgade infused the atmosphere with energy, turning the space into a celebration where conversations gave way to laughter and shared moments on the dance floor.

Sukhmani Yoga

Balancing the dynamism of the meet was a moment of stillness. A guided session by Sukhmani Yoga invited participants to slow down through stretching, breathwork, and meditation, offering a sense of clarity and renewal as the event drew to a close.

These thoughtfully curated moments created an experience that felt both invigorating and grounding, reflecting the spirit of collaboration at the heart of the SAP partner ecosystem.