Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survives controversial catch in India A vs Afghanistan A match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
- •Sooryavanshi survived a third-umpire review on a catch.
- •He scored 38 runs before his eventual dismissal.
- •This match is part of the Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka.
- •India is focusing on player performance following recent controversies.
- •Sooryavanshi previously faced criticism for his involvement in an altercation.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survives on 0 amid third-umpire's controversial call, Afghanistan A players left in disbelief
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — IND A vs AFG A: Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was given not out after controversial Afghanistan catch explained
"India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received a controversial reprieve on nought during a match against Afghanistan A. The third umpire ruled a one-handed catch not out, sparking debate. This incident follows a recent on-field altercation, adding to the young batter's eventful series despite modest scores.
"India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survived a contentious third-umpire review on 0 before blasting 38 against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:42 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi survives on 0 amid third-umpire's controversial call, Afghanistan A players left in disbelief
India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received a controversial reprieve on nought during a match against Afghanistan A. The third umpire ruled a one-handed catch not out, sparking debate. This incident follows a recent on-field altercation, adding to the young batter's eventful series despite modest scores.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:15 AMIND A vs AFG A: Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was given not out after controversial Afghanistan catch explained
India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survived a contentious third-umpire review on 0 before blasting 38 against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series.
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