ICC fined India bowler Arshdeep Singh 15 per cent of his match fee for throwing the ball at New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during Sunday's T20 World Cup final. The sanction came after Arshdeep launched the ball towards Mitchell in the 11th over of New Zealand's chase, striking him on the pads. A furious Mitchell gestured and advanced towards Arshdeep, who instead of apologising turned and walked back to his mark. India captain Suryakumar Yadav intervened to calm the situation before it escalated. Arshdeep later apologised to Mitchell at the end of the over. The ICC found Arshdeep guilty of a Code of Conduct breach for throwing equipment in an inappropriate and dangerous manner, adding a demerit point to his disciplinary record. Arshdeep accepted the sanction, avoiding a formal hearing.

The incident occurred as India chased a target set by New Zealand, who were hit for two sixes by Arshdeep in the same over. Mitchell's reaction highlighted the seriousness of the breach. While India secured their third T20 World Cup title with a 96-run victory, the sanction serves as a reminder of the strict standards governing player conduct, even in high-pressure matches. The ICC ruling underscores the potential consequences of on-field confrontations, regardless of the match's outcome.

India became the first men's side to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to claim back-to-back titles, cementing their dominance in the format. The ICC sanction against Arshdeep, however, remains a significant footnote to the historic victory, demonstrating the governing body's commitment to player safety and respect on the field.