Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces disciplinary action after altercation with Sri Lanka A

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces disciplinary action after altercation with Sri Lanka A
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could face disciplinary action following an altercation after India A's Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A on June 16, 2026. The match ended with India A scoring only nine runs while chasing 17. An agitated Sooryavanshi confronted Sri Lanka A player Kugathas Mathulan after the defeat, resulting in physical contact. The incident may be evaluated under ICC Code of Conduct Article 2.12 regarding inappropriate physical contact, with potential penalties ranging from fines to demerit points. Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash will decide if formal charges will be issued.

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  • •Sooryavanshi involved in an on-field altercation after the match.
  • •India A lost in the Super Over, scoring nine runs against Sri Lanka A's 17.
  • •The altercation may fall under ICC Article 2.12 for inappropriate physical contact.
  • •Possible sanctions include fines, demerit points, or an official reprimand.
  • •Match referee to decide on formal charges or a private warning.
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Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces potential sanctions after a heated post-match altercation with a Sri Lanka A player. The 15-year-old was involved in a physical exchange following India's Super Over defeat. The incident could lead to fines or demerit points under the ICC Code of Conduct, with the match referee to decide on sanctions.

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While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's antics on the pitch in yesterday's loss against Sri Lanka grabbed a lot of attention, the BCCI is yet to give their verdict on the youngster's spat against Sri Lanka A.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces disciplinary action under ICC Article 2.12 after an on-field altercation following the Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A.

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