Skip to main content

Latest News

IPL 2025: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla pacifies Abhishek Sharma-Digvesh Rathi altercation

IPL 2025 BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla pacifies Abhishek Sharma-Digvesh Rathi altercation

Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words during the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) match on Monday, May 19, after the leg-spinner dismissed the opening batter and brought out his trademark notebook celebration at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Chasing a 206-run target, SRH needed Abhishek to give them a flying start. The Punjab cricketer did exactly that as he took the LSG bowlers to the cleaners. In the seventh over of the run-chase, Abhishek slammed Ravi Bishnoi for four consecutive sixes. The former tried to take Rathi on in the following over but holed out to Shardul Thakur towards deep cover.

Abhishek smashed 59 runs off just 20 deliveries. As he was making his way back to the dugout, Rathi gave him a fierce send-off. The two cricketers approached each other and were involved in a heated exchange before the umpires intervened.

After SRH won the match by six wickets in 18.2 overs, and the customary handshakes began, Abhishek could be seen having a lengthy discussion with LSG assistant coach Vijay Dahiya. Shortly afterwards, Abhishek and Rathi could be seen exchanging a few more words before Dahiya asked the former to move on.

Later on, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was seen trying to play a peacemaker between the two youngsters, and the visuals of that exchange started going viral on social media. Abhishek admitted that things are now ‘good’ with Rathi after their post-match conversation.

“I spoke to him after the game, and it is all good now,” Abhishek said after the riveting encounter and went on to explain his game plan while batting on Monday.

“If we batted first, I might have had other plans, but chasing such a total, we had a clear plan. If you ask any player who has been doing well for the team, chasing 200-plus something you should be able to win the powerplay. I wanted to express myself, and if I do well, I know the team is gonna do well as well,” he added.

LSG were eliminated after going down to SRH on Monday. Abhishek fittingly won the Player of the Match award for his blitzkrieg at the top.

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

More in Latest News

ENG vs IND 2025, 3rd Test Day 4 Review: 14 wickets fall on Day 4, game placed on a knife’s edge heading into final day

Indian Team. (Photo source: BCCI) The final day of the third Test between India...

SL vs BAN 2025, 2nd T20I Review: Litton Das steps up with the bat to help Bangladesh strike level

Litton Das (Source: X) Bangladesh secured an 83-run win over Sri Lanka in the...

ENG vs IND 2025: Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar in 8000-run club at No.4 in Tests

ENG vs IND 2025: Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar in 8000-run club at No.4 in...

[WATCH] WI vs AUS 2025: Travis Head falls to Anderson Phllip’s air-borne antic

WI vs AUS 2025: Travis Head falls to sensational diving effort from Anderson...