Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces scrutiny after altercation in Dambulla
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old cricketer, was involved in an on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A players during a tri-series tournament in Dambulla. The incident occurred after a Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A, where footage showed Sooryavanshi pushing spinner Vishen Halambage, who had been sledging him throughout the series. Former India batter Manoj Tiwary advised Sooryavanshi to manage his on-field behavior as rival teams may target him due to his rising profile. Indian coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed hope that the young player would learn and mature from the situation.
- •Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and part of India's under-19 squad.
- •The incident followed a loss in a Super Over against Sri Lanka A.
- •Tiwary cautioned that rival teams may provoke Sooryavanshi further.
- •Bahutule expressed confidence in Sooryavanshi's ability to learn from the altercation.
- •The Sri Lankan player involved was sanctioned for sledging Sooryavanshi.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being targeted because others are jealous of his rise; 'they will poke him more'
"Former India batter Manoj Tiwary urged 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to channel his aggression positively after his altercation with Sri Lanka A players. Tiwary said rival teams would target the youngster because of his rapid rise and advised him to decide the image he wants in cricket. India coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Sooryavanshi, saying the teenager would learn from the episode.
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