Tri-Nation A series: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi face disciplinary action?
What's the story
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Indian batting prodigy, could face disciplinary action for his involvement in a physical altercation with Sri Lankan player Vishen Halambage during the tri-nation series match in Dambulla. The incident occurred at the end of the match, which India A lost in a Super Over. According to a Sportstar report, match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash has recommended a fine amounting to 50% of Sooryavanshi's match fee.
Decision pending
BCCI and SLC to decide on penalties
Since fines or sanctions aren't imposed by the ICC in A-team matches, the match referee's recommendations have been sent to both the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The two boards will now decide whether to "ratify and impose the proposed penalties." India A captain Tilak Varma is also facing a 30% fine for his role in the incident.
Sanctions issued
Halambage and Dickwella also sanctioned
Sri Lankan cricketers Vishen Halambage and senior wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella have also been sanctioned by the SLC-appointed match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash. Dickwella was penalized for excessive appealing, while Halambage was punished for his provocative comments toward Indian batters after a Super Over win. The latter's remarks almost led to a physical confrontation with 15-year-old Indian superstar Sooryavanshi.
Incident details
No official sanctions for Indian players
The altercation between Sooryavanshi and Halambage escalated when the latter came too close during their heated argument. This led to Sooryavanshi pushing Halambage away. Despite the incident, it is unclear if any official sanctions were imposed on Indian players, including Sooryavanshi and his skipper Tilak, who had a long argument with on-field umpires, insisting they conduct a Super Over under fading lights.