The ongoing IPL 2026 might have had a blockbuster start, but the real drama unfolded even before the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) faced each other on April 1. Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi have finally ended their rivalry before the LSG vs DC clash in Lucknow, thanks to Rishabh Pant.<\/p>\n
Rana and Digvesh Rathi were involved in an infamous on-field spat during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) eliminator in August 2025 between the West Delhi Lions and the South Delhi Superstarz<\/mark>.<\/p>\n During the Eliminator, Rathi suddenly stopped mid-bowling as Rana was about to play a shot, which angered the Delhi Lions\u2019 captain. On the next delivery, Rana backed away, which sparked a heated verbal fight. After hitting Rathi for a six, Rana mocked the spinner\u2019s signature “notebook celebration” by copying it on his bat.<\/p>\n Your daily dose of cricket!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Read Also: Krunal Pandya breaks silence on India snub, opens up on Virat Kohli<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n And the situation escalated instantly, almost turning physical, and umpires and teammates had to intervene. Later, Rana and Rathi both were fined heavily for their conduct during the match.<\/p>\n This shocking incident created huge buzz among the Indian cricket fraternity, and because of this, all eyes were on Rana\u2019s Delhi Capitals\u2019 IPL 2026 clash with Rathi\u2019s Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.<\/p>\n However, Rishabh Pant had different plans. Before the IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium, the LSG captain played the peacemaker between Rana and Rathi. In a video shared by the Lucknow Super Giants on social media, Rana and Rathi were seen talking calmly and laughing.<\/p>\n However, Rathi began walking away after a short exchange, but Pant noticed the tension and called his teammate back to settle their differences peacefully. Rana even suggested that they need to meet privately to make sure all past issues were completely resolved.<\/p>\n In the clip, Pant was heard saying, “Tu kaha ja raha hai? Bas ho gaya” (Where are you going? Enough). On the other hand, Rana was heard telling Rathi, \u201cIn that case, I\u2019ll have to sit with you.\u201d<\/p>\n Read Also: Shreyas Iyer injury update: Punjab Kings captain ruled out of IPL 2026?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The serious situation turned hilarious as the Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who was standing close by, jumped into the conversation with his usual fun style.<\/p>\n \u201cBohut gyaan de diya,\u201d he joked, and immediately pulled Rishabh Pant into a warm hug. Hearing that, the LSG captain Pant replied, \u201cThis is the problem with both.\u201d<\/p>\n The meet-up the internet ordered \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/2eDeKETnvB<\/a><\/p>\nFlashback to Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi rivalry<\/h2>\n
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Kuldeep Yadav turns a serious moment into laughter<\/h2>\n
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