Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survives controversial catch in India A vs Afghanistan A match

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, opening for India A, received a controversial not out decision on a catch during the fifth Tri-Nation A Series match against Afghanistan A on June 17, 2026. The third umpire ruled that part of the ball touched the ground before being caught. Sooryavanshi capitalized on the second chance, scoring 38 off 28 balls before being dismissed in the eighth over. This incident follows a recent altercation involving Sooryavanshi and a Sri Lanka A player. The BCCI has called for players to focus on their performance amid increasing scrutiny.

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