Subhechcha Ganguly 
The IPL 2025 fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium may not have had much bearing on the tournament standings, but it certainly delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the season. A fiery on-field altercation between SRH opener Abhishek Sharma and LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi grabbed headlines, leaving fans speculating about the war of words exchanged.
The clash took place in the eighth over of SRH’s chase when Rathi dismissed Abhishek and gave him his now-famous “notebook send-off” — a signature gesture the spinner has used throughout the tournament to taunt his opponents. The gesture didn’t sit well with Abhishek, leading to a tense confrontation between the two, with teammates and umpires stepping in to defuse the situation.
While the exact exchange remains undisclosed, Abhishek Sharma has now broken his silence on the incident. Speaking during the post-match presentation, he revealed that the tensions had eased following a private conversation with Rathi.
“I spoke to him after the game and it is all good now,” said Abhishek, confirming that the matter had been resolved. Cameras even caught the duo sharing a brief embrace after the match, signaling a truce and bringing a calm end to what had been an emotionally charged encounter.
The incident may fade from memory as the tournament progresses, but for now, it serves as a reminder of the passion and intensity that IPL 2025 continues to deliver — both on and off the field.
