Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi are at the centre of a on-field spat as the duo collided during the IPL 2025 match on Monday (May 19).
During the IPL 2025 match, a notable incident occurred involving LSG’s spinner Digvesh Rathi and the SRH batter Abhishek Sharma.
LSG vs SRH IPL 2025: What happened between Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi?
After Sharma’s explosive 18-ball half-century, which included four consecutive sixes off Ravi Bishnoi, Rathi managed to dismiss him. Following the wicket, Rathi performed his signature “notebook” celebration, a gesture that has previously attracted fines and demerit points due to its perceived provocative nature.
The celebration led to a heated exchange between Rathi and Sharma, with Sharma seemingly interpreting the act as a personal affront. This confrontation added tension to an already high-stakes match, as LSG was striving to keep their playoff hopes alive. The umpire was involved and he kept the two players away from each other as the SRH batter walked out of the ground.
Digvesh was also seen having a verbal go at Abhishek, who also retaliated back at the LSG spinner.
Rathi has been in the centre of controversy this season with his notebook celebrations. Although playing his first season, the LSG spinner has shown no such hindrance in expressing his thoughts. His trademark celebration has also resulted in sanctions from match referee, mostly fines in match fees.
Who is at Fault and what can be the Punishment?
Digvesh Rathi has been the main instigator of this incident. The LSG spinner first celebrated extravagantly after getting the wicket. Then he came running amid celebration towards the batter and tried to engage with words, before pointing the SRH player towards the dugout, a gesture of sending him off.
Abhishek Sharma also lost his cool and got into a war of words after getting dismissed. It is to be seen how the umpires perceive this incident. Rathi has been a repeated offender this season and can face greater sanctions for this act and breaching the IPL code of conduct. Abhishek, on the other hand, may also be put under the law.