Digvesh Rathi notebook celebration IPL 2025 : The Indian Premier League (IPL) never ceases to deliver drama, flair, and controversy, and Monday night’s clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium proved no different. Amid a high-scoring thriller that saw SRH chase down 206 with clinical ease, it was once again Digvesh Rathi’s fiery personality and now-infamous ‘notebook’ celebration that grabbed headlines — this time for all the wrong reasons.
The LSG mystery spinner, who has already been fined twice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his theatrical celebrations, found himself in the middle of another controversy after a heated face-off with SRH opener Abhishek Sharma.
The Flashpoint
The incident occurred during the powerplay when Rathi managed to dismiss a dangerous-looking Abhishek Sharma with a sharp, turning delivery that caught the left-hander attempting a slog sweep. What followed, however, turned the cricketing contest into a spectacle. Rathi, pumped up after the wicket, gestured aggressively for Sharma to leave the field before dramatically pulling out his imaginary ‘notebook’ — pretending to jot down another dismissal in his invisible ledger.
Sharma, clearly unimpressed by the taunt, turned back with a few words of his own. What started as an exchange of glares quickly escalated into a verbal altercation, forcing on-field umpires and fellow players from both teams to intervene. The clash between Rathi, the Delhi-born spinner, and Sharma, the flamboyant left-hander from Punjab, brought an uncomfortable tension to what had otherwise been a riveting cricket contest.
BCCI Watchdogging Rathi’s Behavior
This isn’t the first time Rathi has crossed the line with his celebrations. The BCCI has already slapped him with multiple fines this season, and his growing list of demerit points now brings him dangerously close to a potential suspension — similar to the one Harshit Rana served last year after repeated celebration-related breaches.
According to sources, the BCCI had earlier instructed on-field umpires to be more accommodating toward expressive wicket celebrations, acknowledging the entertainment aspect of the T20 format. Rathi, taking cue, had slightly modified his celebration to avoid directly provoking batters. However, his antics on Monday night, particularly the aggressive send-off, might have undone any goodwill earned from those adjustments.
It remains to be seen how the BCCI reacts to the latest incident, but given the heated nature of the exchange and Rathi’s repeat offenses, disciplinary action seems inevitable.
Performance Overshadowed by Drama
Lost amidst the controversy was the fact that Rathi continued to showcase his skills with the ball. After removing Sharma early, he returned in the middle overs to trap Ishan Kishan — who looked in sublime touch — into a false shot. Kishan, attempting a reverse sweep, miscued the delivery straight into the hands of short third man. It was a crucial breakthrough at the time, one that momentarily swung the momentum in LSG’s favor.
Rathi finished with figures of 2/28 in his four overs — a commendable performance in a match where bowlers from both sides struggled to contain runs. His ability to deceive batters with flight and subtle variations has made him one of the standout bowlers of IPL 2025.
SRH’s Chase Steals the Show
Despite the early jolts, SRH made the 206-run chase look like a walk in the park. Travis Head and Aiden Markram anchored the innings with composed half-centuries, while Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering cameo in the death overs sealed the match with eight balls to spare. It was a dominant run chase that not only highlighted SRH’s batting firepower but also exposed the fragility in LSG’s bowling depth — especially in the absence of late-over specialists.
With this win, SRH climbed up the points table and strengthened their playoff credentials, while LSG’s playoff hopes took a severe dent.
Clearing the Air
Post-match, in a moment that cricket fans appreciated, Rathi and Sharma were seen shaking hands and having a brief chat. Though the details of their conversation remain unknown, the gesture seemed to suggest that both players had moved on from the heated incident earlier in the evening.
The Road Ahead
While the match result has significant implications for the playoff race, Rathi’s celebration and the altercation with Sharma are likely to dominate headlines in the coming days. The BCCI’s disciplinary committee will no doubt take a hard look at the footage, and a verdict may be expected before LSG’s next outing.
As for Rathi, the young spinner finds himself at a crossroads — celebrated for his game-changing performances, but also scrutinized for his increasingly controversial behavior. Whether he can strike the right balance between passion and sportsmanship might just define the next phase of his promising career.
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