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Will LSG Spinner Be Punished Once Again For Aggressive Celebration Vs MI?

Anurag Dasgupta

Digvesh Rathi fined? [Source: @ipl/x.com] Digvesh Rathi fined? [Source: @ipl/x.com]

Another IPL match and another aggressive celebration by Lucknow Super Giants spinner, Digvesh Rathi. He brought out the notebook celebration during the clash against Punjab Kings, a few days ago, and he produced it once again in the ongoing match Vs Mumbai Indians.

The wily spinner bowled a dream delivery to castle Naman Dhir for 46 and after dismissing him, the spinner came in close contact with the batter and brought out the notebook celebration for a send-off. It is to be noted that Digvesh Rathi was fined for the same behaviour during the PBKS clash and he repeated the same offence.


Will Digvesh Rathi be punished for breaching code of conduct

As per article 2.5 of the IPL Code Of Conduct, using language, gesture which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from another player is deemed offensive, and this what Rathi breached during the IPL clash.

  • It includes excessive celebration directed at and in close proximity to the dismissed batter.
  • Verbally abusing a dismissed batter
  • Pointing or gesturing towards the pavilion

Previously, he was fined 25 percent of his match fee and was handed a demerit point for his unnecessary celebration.

MI in winning position despite Rathi's wicket

Naman Dhir was promoted up the order by captain Hardik Pandya and the youngster repaid the faith by blasting a quick-fire 46 before Rathi bowled a ripper to clean his stumps. However, despite the timely wicket, MI are in a pole position with Suryakumar Yadav at the crease alongside Tilak Varma. At the moment, MI are 113/3, still needing 91 off 48 balls.