Sanju Samson Faces BCCI Penalty After Umpire Dispute: Rajasthan Royals Captain Fined…
In a recent IPL 2024 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals’ skipper, Sanju Samson, found himself in hot water, receiving a 30% fine of his match fees due to a contentious dispute with on-field umpires. The controversy ignited over Samson’s dismissal, where he was caught by Shai Hope deep on the field, but the proximity of the fielder to the stumps raised questions. Despite the third umpire ruling in favor of Delhi Capitals, Samson expressed his disagreement, leading to a confrontation with match officials. Replays suggested the fielder might have been too close to the ropes, stirring debates among fans and experts alike.
The official statement from the IPL addressed the incident, stating,
Mr. Sanju Samson, Captain of 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.
Samson was found guilty of a Level 1 offense under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offense and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction, as per the statement.
Regarding the match’s outcome, Samson’s dismissal played a significant role as Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2024 aspirations alive with a victory over Rajasthan Royals. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel’s impressive half-centuries propelled Delhi Capitals past the 200-run mark, while a disciplined bowling display ensured Rajasthan Royals fell short of the target.
Reflecting on the game, Delhi Capitals’ captain, Rishabh Pant, praised his team’s bowlers for their execution in the crucial moments. Pant emphasized the importance of learning from every game, whether in victory or defeat, and commended Kuldeep Yadav’s performance. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s strategic thinking, aiming to restrict Rajasthan Royals below the 200-run mark, a goal they successfully achieved.
