Why was Sanju Samson fined against Delhi Match?

PrimeNewsly, May 8, 2024

For Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson, it was a stinging defeat as he was leading the team to victory and then one decision changed it all.

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For Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson, it was a stinging defeat as he was leading the team to victory and then one decision changed it all.

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In the 16th over, Samson played a shot off the ball of Mukesh Kumar, but Delhi fielder Shai Hope caught on the boundary and there was a fuss.

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It looked like Hope's foot was touching the boundary rope while taking the catch but the third umpire had a different view and gave Samson out.

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Samson got angry and started arguing with the umpire as he got out after scoring 86 runs and missed his century.

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After missing out on a century and the team's defeat, Samson has suffered a third blow as the BCCI has taken action on him.

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Samson was fined 30% of his match fee for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct due to arguing with umpire.

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