Arshdeep Singh Fined for Code of Conduct Breach
Arshdeep Singh was fined 15 percent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.
The incident occurred in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings when Arshdeep threw the ball aggressively towards Daryl Mitchell, hitting his pads. This action was deemed inappropriate as it breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner.
As a result of the breach, one demerit point was added to Arshdeep’s disciplinary record. Notably, this was his first offence in a 24-month period, which may have influenced the lack of a formal hearing regarding the sanction.
Arshdeep accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee, Andy Pycroft, indicating his acknowledgment of the breach. The ICC stated, “There was no need for a formal hearing as the Indian bowler accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.”
Despite the incident, India emerged victorious in the final, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to clinch a record-breaking third T20 World Cup title. The match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, further solidifying India’s dominance in the format.
Observers will be watching how this fine impacts Arshdeep’s future performances and conduct on the field. The ICC’s disciplinary measures aim to maintain the integrity of the game, and incidents like this highlight the importance of player behavior during high-stakes matches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further implications for Arshdeep Singh following this incident.
