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In the ever-evolving landscape of the Indian Premier League (IPL) fresh faces are constantly emerging, eager to prove their mettle against cricket’s finest. Among them, Digvesh Rathi has carved a niche for himself with both his spin wizardry and his now-infamous “notebook celebration.”
Representing the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the 25-year-old spinner from Delhi has become one of the standout performers of IPL 2025—taking key wickets and turning heads, not just for his bowling, but also for his bold anꦯd cheeky celebrations.
But while fans and teammates alike are enjoying the antics, the BCCI hasn’t been as amused, fining Rathi twice already and adding demerit points to his name. Yet, it seems the young cricketer isn’t backing down. And recently, when confronted by his cricketing idol, Sunil Narine, Rathi’s reply about his celebrat🌠ion left everyone in stitches.
Digvesh Rathi’s celebration that stirred the cricketing world
Rathi first pulled off the “notebook celebration” after dismissing Priyansh Arya of Punjab Kings. A move popularized by West Indies pacer Kesrick Williams, the act involves pretending to jot something down in a notebook—often seen as a cheeky message to the batter. While the crowd loved it, the BCCI slapped Rathi with a 25% fine on his match fee, categorizing it as a Level 1☂ offense under Article 2.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
However, that didn’t stop him. In the next match against Mumbai Indians, Rathi repeated the move after claiming the wicket of Naman Dhir. The BCCI responded with a heavier hand—50% of his match fee fined and an🌟 additional demerit point added, making it three in total.
Still, Rathi’s on-field performance remains undeniable. With six wickets in the bag and an economy rate of 7.6🌱2, he’s proving to be a key weapon in LSG’s arsenal.
Rathi meets his idol Sunil Narine and reveals his celebration secret
Following LSG’s victory over Mumbai Indians in Lucknow, the squad travelled to Kolkata to prepare for their upcoming clash with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). During a training session at Eden Gardens, Rathi’s moment of dreams came true when LSG skipper Rishabh Pant introduced h💟im to none other than Narine—his cricketing idol.
But the meeting didn’t go quite how one might expect. Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Narine shared a light-hearted moment with the young spinner. Pooran, with a teasing grin, asked Rathi, “So tell me something. He (Narine) doesn’t celebrate. Why do you celebrate?”
Rathi’s responded with a cool, deadpan saying “I’m from Delhi.” The simple yet confident remark had Narine, Pant, and Pooran in fits of laughter. It was a glimpse into the personality of a cricketer who, while under scrutiny, clearly isn’t letting the pressure dim his spark. Pant followed up with a hilarious quip, “He’s a ticket collector. He’s (Narine) a wicket collector. He is writing the cheques.”
Here’s the video:
POV: Finally you met your idol 💜😄
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
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LSG to next take on the defending champions
As LSG gear up to face💜 KKR on April 8 at Eden Gardens—a match rescheduled from April 6—the spotlight will once again be on Rathi. With Narine possibly on the opposing team and the Eden crowd charged up, all eyes will be on whether the young Delhi spinner will unleash his notꩵebook once more—or find a new way to steal the show.
