Dale Steyn Critiques Viral Paper-Note Celebrations in IPL
Dale Steyn has seen enough, tells IPL stars to end viral paper-note celebration trend: ‘Time to put the papers away’
Hindustan Times
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Dale Steyn, the former South African cricketer, has criticized the viral trend of paper-note celebrations in the Indian Premier League (IPL), suggesting it's time for players to stop using them. His comments follow a recent instance where Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh displayed a motivational note during a match against Chennai Super Kings.
- 01Dale Steyn expressed his disapproval of the paper-note celebration trend on X, stating, 'Time to put the papers away.'
- 02Akash Singh's note read, 'Akki on fire - Akash knows how to take wickets in T20 game,' which he used for motivation during his performance.
- 03The trend began with Abhishek Sharma's note during IPL 2025, which read, 'This one is for Orange Army.'
- 04Other players, including MI’s Raghu Sharma and CSK’s Urvil Patel, have also participated in this celebration, adding personal messages.
- 05Steyn's comments suggest that the novelty of the celebration has worn off, urging players to focus on their actual performances instead.
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Dale Steyn, the former South African fast bowler, has voiced his concerns regarding the recent trend of paper-note celebrations in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His remarks came after Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Singh showcased a motivational note during his impressive three-wicket haul against Chennai Super Kings. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Steyn stated, 'Time to put the papers away. It ain’t trending no more. Actually, to be honest, never really was.' This comment highlights a growing sentiment that the celebration, which has gained traction since Abhishek Sharma's note during IPL 2025, has become stale. Other players have also adopted the trend, using notes to convey personal messages or motivations during their performances. For instance, MI’s Raghu Sharma and CSK’s Urvil Patel have both utilized this form of celebration, adding emotional depth to their achievements. However, Steyn's critique suggests that the focus should return to the game itself rather than these theatrical gestures, indicating that while the performances matter, the paper notes may be unnecessary distractions.
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