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Indian wunderkind Sooryavanshi, 15, loses cool in on-field spat during Sri Lanka match <p>Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange.</p> <p>The spotlight has been on Sooryavanshi since his batting heroics in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2005640">won him a place in India’s senior men’s team</a> for their T20 tour of Ireland and England.</p> <p>But he made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he and a Sri Lanka A player confronted each other, following India’s narrow defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/NewsWireLK/status/2066509625545891908'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/NewsWireLK/status/2066509625545891908"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>Sri Lanka’s Vishen Halambage exchanged words with departing Indian batters before Soor…

'I would have dropped Sooryavanshi': Manjrekar slams teenager after on-field clash Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar suggested dropping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the India A squad as a disciplinary action following an on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A players. Despite provocations, Manjrekar emphasized that physical contact is unacceptable. The 15-year-old's recent form has also been inconsistent, contrasting with his stellar IPL 2026 performance.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi loses cool after IND A lose ... - The Indian Express 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in an ugly exchange with Sri Lankan players after India A suffered a stinging Super Over defeat in their third match of the Tri-Nation A series in Dambulla on Monday. In a humdinger at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, where India A failed to chase 19 runs in the Super Over with Sooryavanshi and Shedge at the crease, following the 50-over game ending in a tie, the Sri Lankan players celebrated excessively with loud cheers, hooting and possible instigation. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invloved in Physical Fight with Srilanka playersNot a good sign ✍️#Indavsslapic.twitter.com/HSoWxW4esJ — Keshava (@Keshav367212606)June 15, 2026 A dejected Sooryavanshi confronted them, engaged in a verbal spat with the Sri Lankan players, and ended up shoving one of them before the entire Sri Lankan team stepped in to separate the two players who were physically going at each other. This is India A’s second loss in three games, following a previous rain curtailed match against Afghanistan which they lost by four runs via the DLS method. The team, led by Tilak Varma, …

'SL players should also be educated': India coach breaks silence on Sooryavanshi controversy India A spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutale addressed a post-match altercation involving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A. Bahutale called the incident unfortunate, emphasizing the need for education on player conduct for both teams. He expressed confidence that Sooryavanshi, a young representative of India, would learn from the experience and avoid repeating it.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi loses cool in on-field spat | Cricket Feed Cricket Feed · 4 days ago Vaibhav Sooryavanshi loses cool in on-field spat Sri Lanka's Vishen Halambage exchanged words with departing Indian batters before Sooryavanshi responded and shoved him, according to Indian media and broadcast footage By Mike O'Keefe © The Hindu Cricket Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently rose to prominence following his stellar performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), found himself at the center of a controversial incident during an India A match against Sri Lanka A. On June 15, 2026, Sooryavanshi's emotional outburst—a shove directed at an opposing player—underscores the intense pressure that comes with rapid ascension in the cricketing world. Sooryavanshi, celebrated for his explosive batting and recognized as the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026, had already captured the cricketing community's attention. He finished the tournament with a staggering 776 runs, including a century and five half-centuries, earning him the prestigious Orange Cap as well as recognition as both the Most Valuable Player and the Emerging Player of the Tournament. His achievements have placed h…

India's Sooryavanshi, 15, loses cool in on-field spat - RTL Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange. The spotlight has been on Sooryavanshi since his batting heroics in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) won him a place in India's senior men's team for their T20 tour of Ireland and England. But he made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he and a Sri Lanka A player confronted each other, following India's narrow defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday. Sri Lanka's Vishen Halambage exchanged words with departing Indian batters before Sooryavanshi responded and shoved him, according to Indian media and broadcast footage. Sri Lanka A wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella stepped in to calm tempers and separated the two players. The teams exchanged handshakes, but TV images showed Sooryavanshi visibly upset. The left-handed opener capped off a stunning IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs to finish as the tournament's leading run scorer. He struck one century and five half-centuries during the season to pick up the Or…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi loses cool in on-field spat Sri Lanka's Vishen Halambage exchanged words with departing Indian batters before Sooryavanshi responded and shoved him, according to Indian media and broadcast footage

Sooryavanshi controversy: Halambage faces sanctions after Dambulla altercation Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned Sri Lanka A spinner Vishen Halambage following the heated post-match altercation with India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the Super Over thriller in Dambulla. Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella was also fined for a separate offence. India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule backed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster would learn from the incident.

Sooryavanshi being targeted because others are jealous; '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.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, Loses Cool in On-Field Spat Against Sri Lanka Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walks off the field in anger after India A's Super Over defeat against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. Sports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, Loses Cool in On-Field Spat Against Sri Lanka Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Involved in On-Field Altercation After Super Over Defeat By Desk Assistant On Jun 17, 2026 Share Sri Lanka – (Web Desk) – Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines for the wrong reasons after shoving a Sri Lanka A player following a tense Super Over defeat in Dambulla on Monday. Sri Lanka A’s Vishen Halambage exchanged heated words with Indian batters as they walked off. Sooryavanshi responded and pushed him, as seen in broadcast footage circulated widely on social media. Senior players stepped in quickly. Sri Lanka A captain Niroshan Dickwella separated the two and helped cool things down. Teammate Suryansh Shedge also pulled Sooryavanshi away from the confrontation. Reports suggest the altercation was triggered by persistent sledging throughout the series. Sri Lanka A players reportedly told Sooryavanshi, “Go home, this is not IPL.” Some Sri Lankan players later reached out to apologi…

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi loses cool in on-field spat with Sri ... Image caption: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi traveling to Sri Lanka on June 5, 2026. (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi/X) COLOMBO: 15-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange. The spotlight has been on Sooryavanshi since his batting heroics in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) won him a place in India's senior men's team for their T20 tour of Ireland and England. But he made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he and a Sri Lanka A player confronted each other, following India's narrow defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday. Sri Lanka's Vishen Halambage exchanged words with departing Indian batters before Sooryavanshi responded and shoved him, according to Indian media and broadcast footage. Sri Lanka A wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella stepped in to calm tempers and separated the two players. The teams exchanged handshakes, but TV images showed Sooryavanshi visibly upset. The left-handed opener capped off a good IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs to finish as the tourn…

Former Sri Lanka Captain Offers Million-Dollar Advice To Vaibhav ... Disappointing performance from India A against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series A and once again the focus shifted towards the teenage batting sensationVaibhav Sooryavanshi. Despite not being able to perform in the batting with his team the 15-year-old attracted eyeballs for his on field behaviour as well as for the former Sri Lanka skipperAnura Tennekoon, who met him after the match. India A had a heartbreak of an innings as they lost in Super Over after a tie in the match. Sri Lanka A scored 18 runs from the Super Over and the pressure was on India A to chase it. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge came out in the middle but unfortunately the Indians could manage only 9 runs and lost the match by 9 runs. It was during this match that the Indian batter had a heated argument with a Sri Lankan player which grabbed the attention of fans all across the world. However, the junior player had a special interaction with one of the most respected figures of Sri Lankan cricket. The former captain Anura Tennekoon waited for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to come up after the match as he was eager to meet him and share his thoug…