Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), was fined thirty percent of his match fees on May 7 for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during the game against the Delhi Capital. DC defeated RR by 20 runs in the IPL match held at the Arun Jaitely stadium.
Sanju Samson Fined for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct; Rajasthan Royals Captain Penalized During Match Against Delhi Capitals
“Sanju Samson, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 30% of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 56 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on May 07, 2024,” the Indian Premier League (IPL) said in a statement.
“Samson committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding,” the statement said.
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Samson’s offense was not stated, but it might have involved him getting into a heated argument with the umpires when he was removed in the 16th over following a catch made by Shai Hope close to the boundary ropes. Was there any doubt as to whether Hope’s feet made contact with the boundary ropes during the catch? The RR captain was not pleased with the third umpire’s decision to exclude Samson. After turning to head towards the pavilion, he stopped and spoke with the on-field umpires in the middle.
Samson had an outstanding game against the DC during the match, hitting 86 off 46 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes.
The IPL Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.8, defines a Level 1 offence as “excessive, obvious disappointment with an umpire’s decision; an obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket; requesting a referral to the TV Umpire and arguing or entering into a prolonged discussion about his/her decision.”
The captain of the Rajasthan Royals has previously received fines for breaking the code of conduct. The captain of the team that played against the Gujarat Titans on April 10 was fined ₹12 lakh because of the slow over rate that his team maintained.
