Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals captain, has been fined 30% of his match fees for violating the IPL Code of Conduct after his team’s 20-run loss against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The penalty committed by Samson, who scored 86 during RR’s unsuccessful run chase of 222 on Tuesday, was not detailed, although it could have been for disputing with the umpires when he was dismissed in the 16th over after Shai Hope took a catch just near the boundary lines.
The question was whether Hope’s foot hit the boundary ropes while making the catch. The third umpire called Samson out, but the RR skipper was not pleased. He started strolling towards the pavilion before returning to the centre and spoke with the on-field umpires.
the 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,’
A Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct includes “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 with the Umpire about his/her decision.”
Samson was also fined Rs 12 lakh on April 10 for RR’s poor over rate in their match against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur.
