AI giant's Desi CEO Aravind Srinivas calls this MS Dhoni query a ‘great use of AI’

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas recently showcased his company’s AI chatbot in action by sharing a conversation where it correctly identified a key moment from MS Dhoni’s career. In the chat, a user asked Perplexity AI about a past interview in which Dhoni admitted to losing his cool during an IPL match. The AI swiftly responded with details of the controversial 2019 IPL game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), where Dhoni stormed onto the field to confront umpires over a no-ball call—a rare outburst from the otherwise calm cricketer.
Srinivas shared a screenshot of the AI’s conversation with the caption, “Great use of @AskPerplexity!”—highlighting how the chatbot quickly retrieved the correct reference and provided a concise yet informative answer.


The AI chatbot identified the incident stating “MS Dhoni was referring to the controversial IPL 2019 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). In this game, Dhoni walked onto the field to confront the umpires over a disputed no-ball call during the final over, an unusual moment where he lost his cool and was fined 50% of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.”
During the match, which took place in Jaipur, CSK was chasing a stiff target when a last-over no-ball controversy unfolded. The on-field umpire first signaled a waist-high no-ball but later overturned the decision, leading to an animated reaction from Dhoni. In an unprecedented move, the CSK captain walked onto the field from the dugout to challenge the officials, an action that earned him a 50% fine on his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
The post generated buzz among cricket and tech enthusiasts, with many praising Perplexity AI’s accuracy in recalling sports history.