Digvesh Rathi's Throwback Celebration Sparks Nostalgia in IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants’ uncapped star, Digvesh Rathi, delivered a striking moment of nostalgia during their Indian Premier League 2025 clash against the Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Tuesday. Rathi's celebration, reminiscent of West Indies’ Kesrick Williams’ now-iconic ‘notebook celebration’, occurred after he dismissed Priyansh Arya.
Match Details and Performance
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs. Punjab Kings (IPL 2025)
- Location: Lucknow
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
The Punjab Kings secured a dominant victory, largely thanks to quickfire fifties from Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreayas Iyer. The Kings’ bowlers demonstrated a collective effort:
- Arshdeep Singh (3/43 in 4 overs)
- Lockie Ferguson (/126 in 3 overs)
- Marco Jansen (1/28 in 4 overs)
- Glenn Maxwell (1/22 in 3 overs)
- Yuzvendra Chahal (1/36 in 4 overs)
While Badoni contributed with three sixes and a four, he couldn’t shift the momentum in LSG’s favor. Abdul Samad’s late cameo (27 off 12 balls) helped LSG surpass the 170-run mark. RathI claimed the crucial first wicket, with Priyansh Arya’s top edge caught by Shardul Thakur.
The 'Notebook Celebration' and Its Origins
Following the dismissal, Rathi replicated Kesrick Williams’ unique ‘notebook celebration’, seemingly to playfully send off the departing batsman. This celebration, originally popularized by Williams, gained widespread attention when he used it against Virat Kohli during a T20I series in 2019. Kohli responded with a mocking imitation, escalating the playful exchange. Following the incident, Kohli played a memorable series against the West Indies.
Umpire Intervention
Following Rathi’s celebration, the on-field umpire intervened to remind him to avoid such gestures, ensuring adherence to the spirit of the game.
Looking Ahead
The Lucknow Super Giants aim to rebound in their next home game against the Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings will host the Rajasthan Royals in their first home game of the season.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 'notebook celebration'? It's a unique celebration popularized by Kesrick Williams, involving a mock writing gesture in a notebook, often directed playfully towards departing batsmen.
- Why did Digvesh Rathi use this celebration? To pay homage to Kesrick Williams' iconic gesture and add a moment of lightheartedness to the match.
- Was there any reaction to RathI's celebration? The umpire reminded him to avoid such gestures.