India A coach addresses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi post-match altercation

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India A coach addresses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi post-match altercation
Summary

Sairaj Bahutale, India A spin bowling coach, commented on a post-match incident involving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his team's Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The confrontation arose when Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage allegedly provoked Sooryavanshi. Bahutale called the episode unfortunate and emphasized the need for education on player conduct for both teams. He reassured that Sooryavanshi would learn from the incident and stressed that similar occurrences should be prevented in the future. Both teams completed their customary post-match handshakes despite the altercation.

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  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi confronted by Sri Lanka A player after match.
  • India A lost to Sri Lanka A in Super Over, affecting final hopes.
  • Bahutale emphasizes education for young cricketers on conduct.
  • Coach hopes for better sportsmanship moving forward.
  • Post-match handshakes were still completed despite tensions.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports'Sri Lankan players should also be educated': India coach breaks silence on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi controversy
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India A spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutale addressed a post-match altercation involving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A. Bahutale called the incident unfortunate, emphasizing the need for education on player conduct for both teams. He expressed confidence that Sooryavanshi, a young representative of India, would learn from the experience and avoid repeating it.

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