Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi faced backlash after mimicking a Kesrick Williams-style send-off to Punjab Kings opener Priyash Arya in an IPL 2025 match. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rathi’s actions, stating that such celebrations are uncalled for, especially when a wicket is taken after several dot balls. Gavaskar also referenced Virat Kohli’s response to a similar incident in 2017, where he hit boundaries in retaliation. Rathi could potentially face disciplinary action from the BCCI for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The match referee is expected to investigate the matter further. The incident occurred in the third over of Punjab’s innings, with Rathi dismissing Arya with a top edge catch. Despite the warning from the umpire, Rathi’s actions drew criticism and scrutiny from the cricketing community. The match unfolded at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, with tensions running high between the two teams.
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