Arshdeep Singh Fined by ICC: The ICC has taken strict action against Arshdeep Singh for hitting New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Arshdeep has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for violating the rules. He has also been awarded one demerit point.
Arshdeep Singh Fined by ICC: Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been punished for a mistake he made in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2026. During this title match, Arshdeep angrily threw the ball towards New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell became very angry after being hit by the ball. After the situation on the field became heated, the umpire calmed the situation. Now the ICC has given its decision on this incident. Arshdeep has been found guilty of violating the rules and strict action has been taken against him.
15 percent of the match fee deducted
The ICC has taken direct action on this controversy. Arshdeep Singh has been found guilty of violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. According to the statement, Arshdeep violated Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Support Personnel. This rule applies when a player throws a ball or other cricket object at another player in an improper or dangerous manner during an international match. As a punishment for this offense, Arshdeep has been deducted 15 percent of his match fee.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2026
Arshdeep was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct… pic.twitter.com/dGirJvbOnM
Demerit points added to the account
Along with the fine, Arshdeep Singh has also been awarded a demerit point. This is his first demerit point in the last 24 months. According to ICC rules, this point will remain active for the next 24 months. If Arshdeep commits another offense during this period and his demerit point count reaches four, he could face a ban from playing any match. Therefore, he will now have to be very careful about his on-field behavior.
What happened on the field?
The entire incident occurred in the 11th over of the match. Daryl Mitchell had hit two consecutive sixes off Arshdeep's bowling. Mitchell then played a shot in front of him. Arshdeep caught the ball and threw it straight at Mitchell. The throw was well outside the wicket, and the ball struck Mitchell's foot. Mitchell then became enraged. The umpire and captain Suryakumar Yadav had to intervene and separate the two. After the over, Arshdeep admitted his mistake and apologized to Mitchell. He also apologized after the match, a video of which was shared by the ICC.
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