Lucknow Super Giants’ young wrist-spinner Digvesh Rathi made headlines once again—not just for his performance, but for his new signature celebration after claiming the prized wicket of Sunil Narine during the IPL 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 8.
Rathi, who has been turning heads this season with his sharp wrist spin and cool demeanour, struck in his very first over, removing his idol, Narine, who was threatening with a blistering 30 off just 13 balls. Narine attempted to go big again but was caught at long-off, and Rathi seized the moment.
Instead of his earlier celebration—which had drawn attention and eventually sanctions from the IPL governing council—Rathi opted for a symbolic and subtle new gesture: a “writing on the ground” celebration. The act, seen as a clever nod to “writing his story” or possibly “writing off” his critics, sparked a buzz on social media.
While the specifics of the sanction haven’t been detailed publicly, it’s clear the IPL authorities took issue with Rathi’s earlier post-wicket antics, prompting him to pivot to this more toned-down—but still expressive—celebration.
Fans have been loving the evolution. Many praised the young spinner’s maturity and his ability to respond creatively without losing his flair. Rathi’s dismissal of Narine, a player he’s openly admired, made the moment even more special—a symbolic “passing of the torch” of sorts between two Caribbean-influenced wrist spinners.
