Sanju Samson’s bat blazed at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Sanju Samson, who single-handedly led Team India to victory, threw his helmet onto the field in celebration. But was his enthusiastic…

Sports: Sanju Samson’s bat blazed at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Sanju Samson, who single-handedly led Team India to victory, threw his helmet onto the field while celebrating. But can the ICC fine him for his enthusiastic celebration? Let’s find out what the rules say and under what circumstances players can be subject to such punishment.

In a virtual quarter-final-like match against the West Indies, Sanju played a blistering unbeaten 97 runs, securing India a place in the semi-finals. However, his celebration in celebration of victory has now become a topic of discussion. After hitting the winning shot, Sanju threw his helmet onto the field, waving it in the air, which has now caught the attention of the ICC’s disciplinary committee.

What does ICC’s strict rule on helmet throwing say?
This enthusiastic style of Sanju Samson can create problems for him. According to the rules of International Cricket Council (ICC), throwing one’s helmet, bat or other equipment on the field during the match or after victory is considered as ‘Unfair Conduct’. ICC considers such acts as serious from the point of view of safety of players, umpires and other people present on the field. If the match referee finds this behavior as a violation of the Code of Conduct, then Sanju can be fined his match fee or demerit points can be added to his account.

Now the ‘English challenge’ will be faced in the semi-finals.
After defeating West Indies, the Indian team has now reached the next stage of Mission World Cup. India will face defending champion England in the semi-finals. This high-voltage match will be played on Thursday, March 5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Cricket lovers have fresh memories that these two teams were face to face in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals, where England won. Now it remains to be seen whether Team India will be able to avenge that defeat at Wankhede ground and make it to the finals or not.

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