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Rishabh Pant Jokingly ‘Slaps’ Digvesh Rathi After Embarrassing DRS Call in LSG vs DC
Lucknow, April 22 (Hindustan Herald):
A light-hearted yet headline-grabbing moment occurred during Match 40 of IPL 2025 when Rishabh Pant jokingly appeared to slap Digvesh Rathi after the LSG spinner convinced him to take a terrible DRS review against KL Rahul—one that turned out to be completely off-target.
The Incident: DRS Disaster for LSG
The drama unfolded at the end of the 7th over of Delhi’s innings. Rathi appealed for an LBW against KL Rahul, but the on-field umpire turned it down. Initially, Pant showed no interest in reviewing. However, Rathi insisted—and convinced the captain to challenge the decision.
The replay clearly showed that the ball pitched outside leg stump, and the impact was well outside off. LSG lost the review instantly.
Pant’s Reaction Goes Viral
After the decision was overturned, Pant was seen animatedly scolding Rathi and pretending to slap him—a move clearly done in jest, but it immediately went viral. Footage of Pant’s reaction circulated rapidly on social media platforms, with many dubbing it the “worst DRS of IPL 2025.”
Pant’s Frustrating Night
Adding to the drama:
- Pant walked in to bat in the final over of LSG’s innings
- He scored a duck, falling to Mukesh Kumar
- The DRS error and his personal performance made for a tough evening for the LSG skipper
Fan Reactions
The cricketing community was quick to respond:
🗨️ “Rishabh Pant scolds Digvesh Rathi. Worst DRS of the season!” – trending post on X
🎥 Clips of the incident have amassed thousands of views with fans both laughing and criticizing the call
What This Means for LSG
- Lost a critical review early in the innings
- Missed the chance to apply pressure
- Raised questions about communication in decision-making
Pant and Rathi both appeared to laugh off the moment later, but the error will likely be revisited in team debriefs.
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