Niroshan Dickwella runs out Priyansh Arya in controversial incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
In the Dambulla tri-series opener on June 9, Priyansh Arya was run out due to a bizarre incident involving Sri Lanka keeper Niroshan Dickwella. A mix-up with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led to chaos in the 13th over, ultimately resulting in Arya's dismissal after his bat was obstructed by Dickwella's foot as he slid towards the crease. Arya scored 32 runs off 32 balls before being sent back to the pavilion. Gaikwad later secured a century, helping India A set a challenging total of 277. India A will face Afghanistan A next.
- •Priyansh Arya scored 32 runs in his innings.
- •Niroshan Dickwella's foot blocked Arya's bat during a run attempt.
- •Ruturaj Gaikwad received a century, leading India A to 277 runs.
- •The incident occurred during India A's match against Sri Lanka A.
- •India A plays Afghanistan A in their next fixture on June 11.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Was Priyansh Arya's bat blocked? Niroshan Dickwella runs out India A batter in a bizarre manner
"A massive running mix-up between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Priyansh Arya ended in controversy as replays showed Sri Lanka keeper Niroshan Dickwella's shoe blocking the batter's crease.
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