WATCH: Sunil Gavaskar plays with IPL pet Champak, video goes viral

The IPL pet, Champak, has gained a huge fan following among cricket fans on social media and has already received a lot of love from players, match officials, and cheerleaders during match days. Commentators have also had some fun with the robotic dog.

One of the commentators recently seen playing with the IPL pet was former legendary batter turned commentator, Sunil Gavaskar. The 75-year-old cricket pundit was seen jumping and running around with the IPL pet, seemingly having found a new friend in the tournament. The clip of the ‘Little Master’ playing with Champak has gone viral on social media, with the IPL’s official social media page also releasing a video of it on X (formerly known as Twitter).

This was another moment where fans got to see the fun side of the 1983 World Cup winner, who is usually known for his serious insights on the game and unapologetic criticism towards players and teams. It is safe to say that, although Gavaskar might have retired from the game a long time ago, he still carries the same energy and joy he had during his glory days.

Watch the viral video of Sunil Gavaskar playing with IPL dog here:

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The day where two little masters stole the spotlight

Sunil  Gavaskar was not the only legendary batter who stole the spotlight, as it was not only a thrilling royal derby but also the 52nd birthday of the ‘God of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar. While Gavaskar’s joyous side was celebrated on social media, the Mumbai Indians also celebrated Sachin’s birthday with a quiz on his best career moments on Instagram.

It is safe to say it was the day of two legends stealing the spotlight in one way or the other and the fans will celebrate the day of April 24 knowing that it was the day a legend of Indian cricket came into the world.