Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson incurred a 30% fine on his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their clash with the Delhi Capitals. The incident occurred as Samson, who scored 86 runs in RR’s chase of 222, contested an umpiring decision regarding a catch by Shai Hope near the boundary ropes in the 16th over.
The nature of Samson’s offence, classified as a Level 1 breach under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, wasn’t explicitly disclosed. However, it likely involved his dissent towards the decision made by the on-field umpires and the subsequent discussion thereof.
The IPL’s statement clarified that Level 1 offences encompass actions such as expressing excessive disappointment with an umpire’s decision, causing an obvious delay in gameplay, requesting a referral to the TV umpire, or engaging in prolonged discussions with the on-field umpires.
Samson acknowledged the breach and accepted the Match Referee’s penalty, highlighting the league’s adherence to its Code of Conduct. For cricket enthusiasts, this incident underscores the importance of maintaining sportsmanship and respect for the game’s officials in high-stakes encounters like those in the IPL.
