Published: Jul 07, 2025, 06:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 07, 2025, 06:45 PM (IST)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Rathi is set to join a new team after being offered a higher price than what he received in IPL 2025. Rathi, who was bought by LSG for ₹30 lakh in IPL 2025, grabbed headlines for his unique signature celebration, which even led to him being fined twice by the BCCI. Now, he’s expected to bring that same flair to his new franchise, which has signed him for ₹38 lakh.
LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi will now be seen playing in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). He has been bought by South Delhi Superstars for Rs 38 lakh. He has become the second most expensive player of this league. Simarjit Singh, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, has become the most expensive player of this season. He has been included in the team of Central Delhi Kings for Rs 39 lakh.
Digvesh Rathi has received Rs 8 lakh more money in DPL season 2 than IPL. Digvesh Rathi was in a lot of controversies regarding his signature celebration in IPL 2025. During this, he was also banned for one match.
In IPL 2025, Digvesh Rathi was part of Lucknow Super Giants team. During this time, he got into a lot of controversy regarding his signature ‘notebook celebration’. Due to this, the BCCI fined him twice, while also banned him from playing in one match. His dispute with Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma was in the headlines. During this, Abhishek Sharma was also fined.
Digvesh Rathi performed well in IPL 2025. He played 13 matches for LSG this season. During this, he conceded runs at an economy of 8.25 and took 14 wickets. Apart from this, Rathi has played 15 T20 domestic matches for Delhi. In this, he has taken 17 wickets.
