Who Let The Dog Out? Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Delayed Due To Bizarre Reason. Sunil Gavaskar Unimpressed

03.04.2023 - 15:33 sports.ndtv.com

Chennai Super Kings' match at the MA Chidambaram stadium against Lucknow Super Giants was special for more than one reason. It is not just the MS Dhoni-led side's first home match of this edition, but it is also the first match of the four-time champions at their 'home' in over 1000 days.

LSG captain KL Rahul won the toss and opted to bowl in an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on Monday. However, the start of the game got delayed as a dog entered the field of play.

The ground-staff could be seen trying very hard to get the dog out of field as players looked on. Watch: Who Let The Dog Out?

CSK vs LSG Match Delayed Due To Bizarre Reason Look who wants to come on as an Impact Player...A dog delays start at Chepauk.

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