<p>Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook was today floored by his first IPL experience when he turned up to watch Gujarat Lions take on Kolkata Knight Riders in a key game here today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"It is incredible. I am already hooked on to it," said Cook during a brief chat aired by the host broadcaster during the KKR innings.<br /><br />Cook came to watch the game in sweltering heat but he was not complaining much.<br /><br />"It is tough to watch the game in this heat but I have never felt anything like this before. I see how important cricket is, how important sport is.<br /><br />"India is hugely important. It is a great market place. India has an incredible future ahead. I am very optimistic," added the CEO as IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla stood beside him.<br /><br />"It is a great achievement for us that he has come all the way to watch the game. We are using his (Apple's) technology even in our domestic cricket," said Shukla.<br /><br />Cook, who is touring India, came here this evening on the invitation from Shukla.<br /><br />He was seen enjoying the game while sitting alongside Shukla and Sanjay Dutt, who was recently released from prison.<br /><br />The Apple CEO is on a four-day visit to India where he is expected to meet a host of political leaders, industrialists and celebrities.<br /><br />The 55-year-old Cook landed in Mumbai and paid a visit to the famous Siddhivinayak Temple.<br /><br />Last night, he had also dropped in at a private party organised by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders.<br /><br />A lot of excitement was evident at the Green Park Stadium which hosted an IPL game for the first time. It was also the first time that a game was played under lights here. <br /></p>
<p>Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook was today floored by his first IPL experience when he turned up to watch Gujarat Lions take on Kolkata Knight Riders in a key game here today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"It is incredible. I am already hooked on to it," said Cook during a brief chat aired by the host broadcaster during the KKR innings.<br /><br />Cook came to watch the game in sweltering heat but he was not complaining much.<br /><br />"It is tough to watch the game in this heat but I have never felt anything like this before. I see how important cricket is, how important sport is.<br /><br />"India is hugely important. It is a great market place. India has an incredible future ahead. I am very optimistic," added the CEO as IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla stood beside him.<br /><br />"It is a great achievement for us that he has come all the way to watch the game. We are using his (Apple's) technology even in our domestic cricket," said Shukla.<br /><br />Cook, who is touring India, came here this evening on the invitation from Shukla.<br /><br />He was seen enjoying the game while sitting alongside Shukla and Sanjay Dutt, who was recently released from prison.<br /><br />The Apple CEO is on a four-day visit to India where he is expected to meet a host of political leaders, industrialists and celebrities.<br /><br />The 55-year-old Cook landed in Mumbai and paid a visit to the famous Siddhivinayak Temple.<br /><br />Last night, he had also dropped in at a private party organised by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders.<br /><br />A lot of excitement was evident at the Green Park Stadium which hosted an IPL game for the first time. It was also the first time that a game was played under lights here. <br /></p>