NEW DELHI: Lucknow Tremendous Giants’ newest sensation Digvesh Rathi has turn out to be a speaking level this IPL season. And it’s not only for his abilities, however for his repeated “pocket book” celebration that has now price him closely.
Towards Mumbai Indians on Sunday on the Wankhede Stadium, Rathi’s signature celebration as soon as once more stole the present as he dismissed harmful Ryan Rickelton for 58.
It began throughout LSG’s match in opposition to Punjab Kings, when Rathi dismissed opener Priyansh Arya and celebrated by pretending to write down in a pocket book. Whereas the gesture was playful, match officers discovered it provocative and unsportsmanlike. Because of this, Rathi was fined 25% of his match payment (Rs 1,87,500) and given one demerit level.
Nonetheless, the warning didn’t deter him.
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Simply 4 days later, throughout a match in opposition to Mumbai Indians, Rathi as soon as once more pulled out the identical celebration after dismissing Naman Dhir.
This time, the IPL disciplinary committee acted much more firmly, slapping a 50% positive (Rs 3,75,000) and handing him a second Stage 1 offence. Rathi’s demerit factors now stand at three for the season.
In complete, the younger spinner has been fined Rs 5,62,500 to date for his controversial celebrations.
The incidents have sparked a variety of reactions on social media.
Many followers are having fun with Rathi’s boldness, whereas others really feel he wants to indicate extra maturity on the sector. Memes and jokes flooded platforms, with many customers joking, “Yeh nahi sudhrega” (He received’t change).
Regardless of the rising fines and warnings, Rathi appears unfazed, sticking to the celebration that has now turn out to be his signature. Whereas T20 cricket encourages ardour and pleasure, the IPL has made it clear that celebrations should not cross into disrespect.