Arshdeep Singh's apology to Mitchell Not Enough as ICC punishes India pacer for Breaching 'Code of Conduct'

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India pacer Arshdeep Singh may have already resolved his issue with New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, but he is not going to escape the wrath of the law.

On Tuesday (March 10), the ICC penalised the Indian pacer for his throw at Mitchell, which earned him a sanction.

What Happened between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell?

In the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026, a brief but intense on-field confrontation unfolded in the 11th over of New Zealand's chase.

Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh bowled a low full toss wide outside off stump to New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell shuffled across and swatted the ball back toward the bowler on the inner half of the bat. Frustrated after the delivery, Arshdeep collected the ball on his follow-through and hurled an aggressive throw at the striker's end stumps.

The throw missed the stumps and struck Mitchell high on the thigh, sparking immediate anger from the Kiwi all-rounder. Mitchell reacted furiously, gesturing animatedly and walking toward Arshdeep, while umpires and Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation. The players also soon mended their differences.

Post-match, Arshdeep approached Mitchell to apologize, later joking in interviews that his throw "got too much reverse swing" and landed on the pitch instead of the stumps. He clarified it was unintentional, aimed at the wickets, and the two resolved the matter amicably.

What is Arshdeep Singh's Punishment?

India's pace bowler Arshdeep Singh faced a 15% match fee deduction after violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final versus New Zealand at Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The breach involved Article 2.9, concerning the act of hurling a cricket ball (or equipment) toward or near a player in an unsafe or improper way during an international fixture. This marked Arshdeep's first such infraction in a 24-month span, resulting in one demerit point on his record.

During New Zealand's innings in the 11th over, Arshdeep collected the ball on his follow-through and flung it forcefully, striking Daryl Mitchell's pads.

He agreed to the penalty suggested by Emirates ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Andy Pycroft, avoiding a hearing. On-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf, third umpire Allahuddien Paleker, and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock issued the charge.

Level 1 offenses typically warrant an official reprimand at minimum, up to 50% of the match fee and one or two demerit points at maximum.