Sanju Samson's Helmet Celebration Raises Ban Speculation Ahead of T20 World Cup Semi-Final

Sanju Samson's celebration after scoring 97 against West Indies in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked debate over a possible ban for the upcoming India vs England semifinal. He removed and dropped his helmet in celebration, which some interpret as 'abuse of cricket equipment' under ICC Code of Conduct Article 2.2. While social media speculates a suspension, former umpire Anil Chaudhary noted such actions are typically Level 1 offences, resulting in demerit points but not match bans. The final decision rests with match referee Ranjan Madugalle.