Digvesh Rathi’s “notebook” celebration during the current IPL 2025 season prompted significant action. For this celebration against PBKS, the right-arm mystery spinner was penalised 25% of his match fee, a decision that numerous experts and commentators also disputed.
The 25-year-old was expected to change his celebration style or possibly give it up entirely. Though he still celebrated the wicket in his usual manner, Digvesh Rathi has now begun ‘writing’ at the ground close to the 22-yard line rather than going up to the batter who passed away. To his relief, the BCCI has now changed the regulations, stating that his celebration of the dismissals would not be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Digvesh Rathi is one of the major benefactors of the Code of Conduct policy changes that were made after a weekly meeting of umpires and match referees brought up the issue of being lenient with bowlers and their celebrations.
What transpired in Match 45 of MI vs. LSG?
At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the LSG’s performance against the Mumbai Indians was poor as they lost by a massive 54-run margin. Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav, who batted first for MI, had incredible innings-long efforts, and Naman Dhir gave them the final push as they reached 215/7 after 20 overs.
After giving the hosts a roaring start, Digvesh Rathi was able to bowl very well during the match and even forced Rickelton to return to the pavilion. However, the visiting Lucknow team ultimately lost the chase after being hustled out for 161. On the IPL 2025 Points Table, MI has now moved up to the second position.
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