Dhoni befriends IPL's robo dog, carries it back to dressing room after CSK v LSG

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was seen enjoying a lighthearted moment in his interaction with IPLrsquos latest tech marvel a robotic camera dog after the side broke their fivematch losing streak in the ongoing IPL 2025 seasonThe robot resembling a GoPro mounted on four agile legs is a part of IPLrsquos new tech initiative to provide fans with neverbeforeseen behindthescenes contentMS Dhoni is taking the new Robot Dog Cam of BCCI after the match pictwittercomzieicOaBUWmdash Johns CricCrazyJohns April 14 2025In a moment that had the commentators in splits Dhoni approached the robot dog and gently nudged it knocking it off its feet The robotic canine couldnt get up on its own prompting laughter from the commentary box Later Dhoni was seen warmly shaking hands with the robot and engaging with it in his trademark composed manner So taken was he by the gadget that he ended up carrying it back with him to the dressing room Before the start of the match on MondayDhoni was spotted taking a brief break from warmups to engage with the robo dog The former India captain appeared visibly amused offering a gentle pat to the bot as it mirrored the gestureToday in the pre match a cute instance of MS Dhoni was captured where he was seen playing with a robotic dog this side of Mahi is which fascinates us towards him mahi7781 MSDhoni mahi ipl csk pictwittercom3xt0oj3tfKmdash Mahi singh Singhmahi_999 April 14 2025Designed to navigate the sidelines and interact with players it has quickly become a fan favorite since its debut earlier this season Previously the robotic dog has shared lighthearted moments with stars like Hardik Pandya and Danny Morrison even exchanging playful highfivesDhonis fondness for dogs is well documented Known for his calm and stoic presence on the cricket field the 43yearold displays a far more tender and affectionate side when surrounded by animals At his Ranchi farmhouse he shares his home with an array of dog breeds including Belgian Malinois Dutch Shepherds and a LabradorEarlier yesterdayChennai finally rediscovered their rhythm in Lucknow decisively chasing down a target of 167 and registering a comprehensive win over Lucknow Super Giants to break the slump and return to winning ways Dhoni once again exemplified the art of chasing executing a meticulously planned assault with clinical precision When CSK found themselves teetering at 1115 still requiring 56 runs from the final five overs Dhoni took charge with a measured blend of aggression and strategy crafting a textbook finishAt the other end Shivam Dube curbed his natural instinct to go big showing restraint and composure as he bided his time Picking his moments wisely Dube struck the winning runs in the final over to seal the victory for CSK Dhoni meanwhile remained unbeaten on 26 off just 11 deliveries finishing with a remarkable strike rate of 23636With Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury Dhoni returned as captain his first time leading the side since 2023 Though his comeback at the helm unfolded against Kolkata Knight Riders the signs of resurgence were initially overshadowed by a defeatatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params