By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 3, 2026 5:33 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out the reason why Team India opener Sanju Samson faces risk of getting banned for T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal vs England after his match-winning knock of 97 not out.
Sanju Samson scored a match-winning 97 not out in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match vs West Indies. It was a must-win match for India to reach the semifinal.
Sanju Samson posted the 2nd highest score by an Indian in T20 World Cup 2026 history, surpassing Rohit Sharma's 92. Only Suresh Raina with 101 has posted a biggest a score than Samson for India in T20 World Cup.
Sanju Samson threw his bat and helmet to the ground to celebrate India's five-wicket win over West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. He could land in trouble as the ICC might take action against him ahead of the semi-final match vs England.
Sanju Samson can be banned by before T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal by ICC. His celebration has potentially breached ICC's Code of Conduct regarding Player Behaviour.
Sanju Samson throwing helmet is Level 1 offence according to ICC's Code of Conduct as it is judged inappropriate, careless or potentially dangerous.
Sanju Samson can escape with an official reprimand for Level 1 offence. For Level 1 breaches, the ICC Match Referee can impose an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50 percent of the player's match fee, or one or two demerit points.
Sanju Samson and Team India will face England in T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.