Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Displeasure
Rathi’s notebook celebration after dismissing Punjab Kings opener Arya didn’t sit well with legendary Sunil Gavaskar in the commentary box. He expressed his disapproval, stating that such a celebration would have been understandable if the wicket had fallen after a boundary in the previous ball. He questioned the celebration, saying, “If you bowl five dot balls and take a wicket on the last ball, then you do something like this, I don’t understand. This kind of gesture clearly shows that you didn’t expect the wicket, and you got it. Now you’re trying to show off.”
Umpire Issues Warning
This celebration is a favourite of West Indies bowler, Williams. He had performed a similar celebration after dismissing Virat Kohli, which went viral. Rathi’s actions mirror this, running to Arya and performing the notebook celebration beside him. The umpire engaged in a lengthy discussion with him and issued a warning.
25% of Match Fee Fined
For violating the IPL code of conduct with his celebration after dismissing Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi has been fined 25% of his match fee and given a demerit point.