Penalty for 'notebook celebration': LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi suspended

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-20 12:36:03 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-08 14:51:13

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Spin sensation Digvesh Rathi will miss the LSG vs GT match due to his 'notebook celebration' after the spinner was handed a one-match suspension for violating the IPL's Code of Conduct. Rathi's quirky celebration, where he popped open a notebook after taking a wicket, has been deemed inappropriate by the IPL authorities, and the spinner has been served his third warning, with officials stating that further breaches will result in harsher sanctions.

LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi's unique celebration has resulted in some unforeseen consequences for the young bowler. His one-match suspension from the upcoming LSG vs GT match in Ahmedabad has been caused by what Rathi thought was just a lighthearted 'notebook celebration' after taking a wicket. It was Rathi's third Code of Conduct breach, and according to the IPL's strict rules, this warranted a suspension.

This isn't the first time bowlers have encountered trouble for their celebrations in the IPL. Remember when Harbhajan Singh was fined for manhandling Rajasthan Royals batsman Shane Watson in 2008? Or when celebrations crossed the line in a very different way, when Mumbai Indians bowler Jasprit Bumrah was fined for allegedly manhandling Jaipur Royals' Ben Stokes?

This string of events has led to questions about the appropriateness of Rathi's celebration and the IPL's response. LSG are known for their players' exuberant celebrations, so it's surprising that Rathi's quirky trademark would result in such a harsh response. Many are left wondering did the IPL just squash the fun out of cricket?

We'll see just how this affects LSG's gameplay as they head into their upcoming match in Ahmedabad without the services of their bowling sensation.

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