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Digvesh Rathi revives viral notebook celebration in DPL 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Digvesh Rathi revives viral notebook celebration in DPL 2026

Summary

Digvesh Rathi has brought back his signature notebook celebration during a match in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026. This comes after a controversial reputation in the IPL 2025, where the celebration led to significant fines and a one-match suspension due to its provocative nature. Critics have renewed their concerns regarding Rathi's approach while performing the send-off, urging for it to be done from a respectful distance rather than aggressively. Despite past sanctions, he received backing from his current team, Lucknow Super Giants. The DPL has once again become a platform for Rathi's expression, reigniting discussions around the appropriateness of celebrations in cricket.

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Key Details

•Rathi performed the celebration after taking a wicket in DPL 2026.
•He was fined and suspended for similar conduct in IPL 2025.
•Critics say the celebration is provocative and insulting.
•Lucknow Super Giants retained Rathi despite past fines.
•Support exists for allowing emotional expressions in cricket.

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10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Notebook celebration is back: Digvesh Rathi brings back viral celebration after taking wicket in DPL 2026

What they're saying

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If you thought that he was done with the celebration then you're wrong because Digvesh Rathi has just bright his viral celebration back, this time in the DPL 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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