Star Indian pacer handed massive fine by ICC after winning T20 World Cup 2026

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With this victory, Suryakumar Yadav and his team lifted India’s third T20 World Cup title on March 8. The historic win also sparked celebrations across the country.

However, amid the celebrations, India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the final against New Zealand.

According to the ICC, Arshdeep breached Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The rule relates to throwing a ball or any piece of cricket equipment at or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during an international match.

Along with the fine, one demerit point has been added to Arshdeep’s disciplinary record. This is his first offence in the last 24 months.

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Why Arshdeep Singh Was Fined by ICC

India pacer Arshdeep Singh was fined by the ICC after an incident with New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. After Mitchell defended the fifth ball of the over, Arshdeep picked up the ball and threw it towards the New Zealand all-rounder. The action created tension on the field as Mitchell reacted angrily and walked towards the Indian pacer. However, Arshdeep did not continue the argument and moved away. The on-field umpire later spoke to Arshdeep, while India captain Suryakumar Yadav stepped in and calmed the situation with Mitchell.

After the match, Arshdeep said that he spoke with Mitchell about the incident. Still, the ICC decided to punish the Indian pacer. According to the ICC statement, Arshdeep was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The rule relates to throwing a ball or any cricket equipment at or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous way during an international match. As a result, he was fined 15 percent of his match fee and also received one demerit point. It was his first offence in the last 24 months.

Arshdeep Accepts ICC Sanctions

The ICC also confirmed that Arshdeep accepted the punishment given by match referee Andy Pycroft. Because of this, there will be no formal hearing about the incident. Later in the over, Arshdeep and Mitchell were also seen shaking hands, showing that the situation had cooled down.

A Level 1 offence under the ICC Code of Conduct can lead to an official warning or a fine of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points. If a player collects four or more demerit points within 24 months, they can face suspension from matches.

Meanwhile, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final and lifted their third T20 World Cup title. It was also India’s second consecutive T20 World Cup win and the team became the first to win the tournament on home soil.