If I was India A coach or manager I would have left Vaibhav Suryavanshi out for this game v AFG. Only to let him know that’s it’s not OK to get physical on the field. Whatever the provocations.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 17, 2026
The controversial incident unfolded during a highly tense match against the host nation when the opening batter clashed aggressively with local bowler Vishen Halambage.
The heated mid-pitch confrontation escalated rapidly to include physical pushing, forcing the match officials to run over immediately to separate the two furious young competitors.
The international match referee subsequently penalized both cricketers following a comprehensive post-game review, docking fifty per cent of their official match fees for the disciplinary breach.
Despite the heavy financial fine and growing public criticism, the team management decided against benching the explosive opening batsman for the ongoing game against Afghanistan A.
The fifteen-year-old selection remained inside the starting lineup, contributing thirty-eight runs off twenty-eight deliveries before throwing his wicket away during the opening powerplay overs.
🚨 VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI UNDER FIRE 🚨
— Rayham. (@RayhamUnplugged) June 15, 2026
- Age fraud Vaibhav Sooryavanshi punched on-field sri Lankan player during the game
- Absolutely pathetic behavior. No player is bigger than the game, and such actions have no place in cricket. Absolutely pathetic.pic.twitter.com/NZ1aM0vEtD
