Digvesh Rathi, a young spinner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is currently in discussion for his unique celebration style in IPL 2025 as well as his unique celebration style. This celebration is causing heavy fine on them. BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has imposed a fine on Rathi twice, the total amount has reached Rs 5,62,500. There has been a debate in the cricket world on this decision. Former New Zealand cricketer and IPL expert Simon Dool of Jiohotstar has raised strict objection to this decision of BCCI.

Dool raised questions on BCCI's decision

Questioning the discrimination in umpiring, Simon Dool said, 'The team has to pay this fine, but I do not like it. I liked his celebrations very much, I don't think he did anything wrong. I have seen senior Indian players doing even more aggressive celebrations, but they were not fined. It seems that they are making an example of a young player. Was he just writing anything in his notebook? ' Simon Dools have been commenting in the IPL for a long time and they have earned a lot of money here. Now he has spoken against the BCCI on this matter.

The real story of Digvesh Rathi's celebration

Rathi did this unique celebration for the first time after dismissing Punjab Kings batsman Priyansh Arya. Later it was discovered that Rathi and Arya are good friends, and this celebration was part of the fun with friends. But BCCI, considering it inappropriate, also gave 25% fine of match fees and 1 demerit point on Rathi. Subsequently, Rathi again repeated the same 'notebook celebrations' for dismissing Naman Dheer of Mumbai Indians, due to which he suffered a shock of 50% match fees and 2 demerit points. In this way, this is his second level 1 breech.

Changed Celebration Style against KKR

Taking lessons from the fine, Rathi changed his celebration style in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This time, instead of pointing to a player, he celebrated his signature on the ground, so that he can maintain his identity by following the rules.

Should BCCI consider its rules again?

Digvesh Rathi's case raises a big question whether the players' feelings and their unique identity are being suppressed in cricket? While stars like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya are known for their aggressive celebrations, is it right to pay a fine on a young player?