Digwesh Rathi attracted attention to his controversial “Notebook” celebrations for his wickets in IPL 2025.
A spinner, especially a leg-spinner, is difficult to have a batting virtue which is the Indian Premier League (IPL). But then there are some great talents such as Digwesh Rathi, who shocked everyone with a brilliant young woman season. Lucknow was purchased by Super Veterans (LSG) for only Rs 30 lakh, Rathi immediately had an impact before excluding former world number one leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi.
However, Rathi did not make headlines during IPL 2025 for his wickets. This was his ceremony which was also attractive to the witness. His now-famous “Notebook Festival”, where he mimics to reduce the name of a batsman, was considered provocative by the matches of the match. He was fined twice: first, 25%of his match fee to celebrate after Priyash Arya rejected, and then 50%to repeat it against MI’s nominee Dheer. Total fines. It was 9.37 lakhs.
According to reports, even his own IPL captain, Rishabh Pant tried to stop him from celebrating this way to avoid further punishment or possible suspension. At one point, it seemed that the LSG fielders were subconsciously denying him wickets to avoid the whole saga.
Notebook or not? Badoni supports the celebration of Rathi
However, at DPL 2025 auction, South Delhi superstar captain Ayush Badoni clarified: Digwesh Rathi can celebrate the way she wants. When asked Insidesport Would he ask Rathi to reduce his trademark “notebook” celebration, especially after warning and fine during IPL 2025, Badoni was very clear and shocked.
,Main Nahi Rokonga. Uska Jo Mann Hai Woh Karega. But Digvesh Rathi is a match winner as a bowler. So, Hume (South Delhi Superstars) was his rhythm. And I think he will distribute to us. ,“) Badoni said while replying Insidesport Question.
South Delhi Superstars, who reached the final last year, were hammer and tongs for Digvesh Rathi. The leg-spinner also represented the Shikhar Dhawan-Ko-Swamta franchise. He did well, took 10 wickets in the 7.83 economy. In DPL auction, South Delhi served for Rs 38 lakh, which made him the second most expensive player in the league after Simarjit Singh (Rs 39 lakh from Central Delhi Kings).
Digwesh Rathi DPL and IPL statistics
| Tournament | Team | Matchbox | Wicket | economy | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 14 | 13 | 8.25 | 22.00 |
| DPL 2024 | South Delhi Superstars (SDS) | 14 | 10 | 7.83 | 16.00 |
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