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Arshdeep Singh’s fast throw on Daryl Mitchell in the final of T20 WC was costly, ICC gave strict punishment

By Samira Vishwas

ICC Fine Arshdeep Singh : In the thrilling final match of T20 World Cup 2026, where Team India hoisted the flag of victory. A bitter news has come out for star bowler Arshdeep Singh. ICC has fined 15 percent of the match fee on the Indian fast bowler for breach of discipline. This action has been taken after an unpleasant incident that took place during the title match against New Zealand on Sunday. This tough decision has started a new debate in the cricket world regarding sportsmanship and discipline.

The incident happened during the 11th over

Actually, this controversy on the field started in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings when Arshdeep Singh was putting pressure on the Kiwis with his accurate bowling. After successfully fielding a ball of the over, Arshdeep suddenly threw it very fast towards the batsman Daryl Mitchell. The ball went straight to Mitchell’s pad. Which is considered dangerous and inappropriate behavior according to ICC rules. The umpires present on the field immediately took serious note of this aggressive behaviour.

ICC took strict action

The International Cricket Council (ICC) conducted a thorough review of the matter and found Arshdeep Singh directly guilty of violating Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct. This special rule places strict restrictions on throwing the ball dangerously towards a player or equipment during international matches. As punishment, a financial fine of 15 percent of the match fee has been imposed on him. Arshdeep has accepted his mistake. Therefore, there was no need for any formal hearing in this matter.

Big blow of demerit point

Apart from the financial penalty, ICC has also added a significant ‘demerit point’ to Arshdeep Singh’s disciplinary record. This is the first such disciplinary violation recorded in his illustrious career in the last 24 months. According to the strict rules of cricket. If four or more demerit points are accumulated in a player’s account within two years. So it is converted into a suspension point. Which may have serious consequences in the form of a ban from future matches.

Level 1 violation rules

Under the ICC Code of Conduct, a Level 1 breach is considered to be the highest level of indiscipline. In this, there is a strict provision of at least an official warning and a heavy fine of maximum 50 percent of the match fee for the players found guilty. Along with this, one or two demerit points are also given to the player as punishment. In the case of Arshdeep, considering his aggressiveness and the condition of the field, the match referee has taken the final decision of 15 percent deduction. This is a warning.

A glimpse of sportsmanship

Despite this heated controversy on the field, a very pleasant and positive picture was seen at the end of the match. After the end of the over and then on the successful completion of the match, Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell were seen smiling and shaking hands. This sent the message that the heat on the field was limited to sporting competition only. Although. This strictness of the ICC ensures that the safety of any player is not compromised on the cricket field.

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