Overview of the Upcoming LSG vs KKR Face-off
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens this Tuesday. Initially scheduled for Sunday, the match was delayed due to local celebrations. Both teams have displayed average performances this season, with two wins out of four games each.
Digvesh Rathi: Rising Star and Controversial Celebrator
Digvesh Singh Rathi, the promising young spinner for LSG, has been in the limelight not only for his impressive performance of six wickets in his debut IPL season but also for his controversial celebrations post-wickets which have stirred the pot.
Unique Encounter with Idol Sunil Narine
After his outstanding performance against the Mumbai Indians, where he was named Player of the Match, Digvesh had expressed his admiration for KKR’s star spinner Sunil Narine. His dream of meeting Narine became a reality, an event shared via a video on X by KKR. Amidst introductions, Nicholas Pooran questioned Digvesh’s celebration style compared to Narine’s calm demeanor, to which Digvesh humorously replied, “I’m from Delhi.”
Consequences of Celebrations: Fines and Demerit Points
Despite his rising star status, Digvesh’s celebrations have repeatedly landed him in hot water. Notably, his performance-involved celebrations like the notebook gesture have led to two considerable fines:
- First incident: Notebook gesture after dismissing Priyansh Arya from the Punjab Kings.
- Second incident: Similar celebration after taking Naman Dhir’s wicket in his Player of the Match game against Mumbai Indians.
Each of these actions earned Digvesh a fine equivalent to 50% of his match fee for breaching the Level-1 IPL code of conduct, accumulating a total of three demerit points.
Official Statements from BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) emphasized that Digvesh’s repeated offenses this season led to accruing demerit points necessary for consideration of further sanctions.
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Last Updated: April 7, 2025
