In a recent match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Rajasthan Royals’ captain, Sanju Samson, faced a significant setback. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed a hefty fine on him for violating the code of conduct.
Imposition of Fine by BCCI
During the match against Delhi Capitals, Sanju Samson showcased remarkable batting skills, scoring an impressive half-century with 86 runs off 46 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes. However, his dismissal occurred when Shreyas Iyer caught his catch on the boundary line off Mukesh Kumar’s delivery, after which the third umpire declared him out. Following his dismissal, he engaged in a heated argument with the umpires. Consequently, BCCI fined him 30% of the match fee for breaching the code of conduct.
Violation of Article 2.8
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan Royals, was found guilty of breaching level 1 of Article 2.8 of BCCI’s code of conduct. However, he accepted his offense and acknowledged the decision of the match referee. It’s worth noting that the final decision regarding the violation of level 1 of Article 2.8 rests with the match referee.
Outcome of the Match
In the match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, Delhi Capitals set a target of 221 runs by scoring 221/8 in 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan Royals managed to score only 201 runs, losing 8 wickets in 20 overs, resulting in a defeat by 20 runs.
Sanju Samson’s incident serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and adherence to the rules and regulations set by the governing bodies like BCCI in cricket tournaments like IPL.