Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) leg-spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi, known for his unique and controversial “tick-the-notebook” celebration, has gone viral once again—but this time for a moment of restraint. Ahead of the IPL 2025 league match between LSG and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rathi was surrounded by fans calling out one name repeatedly—Virat Kohli.
When asked “Agla number kiska?” (Whose number is next?), the crowd erupted with chants of “Kohli! Kohli!”. But instead of leaning into his bold on-field persona, Digvesh responded with a sheepish smile and a subtle headshake, signaling that he wouldn’t dare tick Kohli’s name in the notebook—at least not publicly.
Rathi’s Celebration Sparks Attention—and Suspension
Digvesh has taken 14 wickets in 12 games this season with an economy of 8.19, making him a bright spark for LSG. But it’s his notebook celebration—where he symbolically “ticks off” the batter’s name after a dismissal—that has grabbed headlines. The celebration has led to two fines and a one-match suspension for repeated breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct.
In LSG’s recent clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Digvesh’s celebration after dismissing Abhishek Sharma led to an on-field spat, earning him his third Level 1 offense and triggering the suspension.
First-Ever Face-Off With Kohli in IPL 2025
The LSG vs RCB match marks Digvesh’s first opportunity to bowl against Virat Kohli, who has announced his retirement from Test cricket and remains one of the IPL’s biggest draws. With LSG out of the playoff race, this will be his only chance to dismiss the RCB legend this season.
Given the intense fan spotlight and the earlier backlash, Digvesh’s restraint may be as smart a move as any wicket. After all, ticking off a name like Kohli in the notebook is more than just a celebration—it’s a statement.
And for now, the 22-year-old spinner from Delhi seems to be treading wisely.
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