R Ashwin Applauds Nitish Rana’s Calm Response After DPL Clash

The Delhi Premier League witnessed high drama when Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi clashed during a tense Eliminator. A notebook-style celebration by Rathi was answered by Rana with a six of his own, sparking a heated exchange that nearly turned physical. Both players were fined for breaching the code of conduct, with Rathi losing 80 percent of his match fee and Rana docked 50 percent.

After the match, fans noticed more than just Rana’s explosive 134 off 55 balls that led West Delhi Lions to a big win. His calm and fair response to the on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi impressed many. Rana said both players were simply focused on winning for their teams, and he did not want to present only his side of the story.

Rana’s calm and honest response caught the attention of R Ashwin as well. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said his respect for Rana had grown. He explained that cricket needs passion, but Rana showed maturity by keeping the bigger picture in mind. He did not blame only the other player and acknowledged that mistakes could come from either side.

The incident reminded fans that on-field rivalries fade once the match is over. A level-headed response can earn respect even in heated moments. The scene showed more than his batting power. It highlighted Rana’s temperament and ability to handle pressure far beyond what runs on the scoreboard can show.